Definition of Forficula

1. Noun. Type genus of Forficulidae.

Exact synonyms: Genus Forficula
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Forficulidae, Forficulidae
Member holonyms: Common European Earwig, Forficula Auricularia

Definition of Forficula

1. n. A genus of insects including the earwigs. See Earwig, 1.

Medical Definition of Forficula

1. A genus of insects including the earwigs. Origin: L, small shears, scissors, dim. Of forfex shears. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forficula

forfeiter
forfeiters
forfeiting
forfeits
forfeiture
forfeitures
forfend
forfended
forfending
forfends
forfex
forfexes
forficate
forficate
forficula (current term)
Forficula
Forficula auricularia
Forficulidae
forgat
forgather
forgather
forgathered
forgathering
forgathers
forgave
forge
forge
forgeabilities
forgeability
forgeable

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