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English noun: water bug

1. water bug (animal) a true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water


Broader (hypernym)heteropterous insect


Narrower (hyponym)boat bug, giant water bug, pond-skater, water boatman, water scorpion, water skater, water strider

2. water bug (animal) small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest


SynonymsBlattella germanica, Croton bug, crotonbug, German cockroach


Broader (hypernym)cockroach, roach


Member meronymBlattella, genus Blattella









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