waterscorpion

waterscorpion
wa•ter•scor•pi•on
[[t]ˈwɔ tərˌskɔr pi ən, ˈwɒt ər-[/t]] n.
ent any of several predatory aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having a long respiratory tube at the end of the abdomen
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Etymology: 1675–85

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • waterscorpion — /waw teuhr skawr pee euhn, wot euhr /, n. any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled. [1675 85; WATER + SCORPION] * …   Universalium

  • waterscorpion — /waw teuhr skawr pee euhn, wot euhr /, n. any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled. [1675 85; WATER + SCORPION] …   Useful english dictionary

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