Forkytail vs. Earwig — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Forkytail and Earwig
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Forkytail
(Geordie) An earwig.
Earwig
Earwigs make up the insect order Dermaptera. With about 2,000 species in 12 families, they are one of the smaller insect orders.
Earwig
Any of various elongate insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of usually pincerlike appendages protruding from the rear of the abdomen. Also called dermapteran.
Earwig
To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
Earwig
Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.
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Earwig
One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.
Earwig
A flatterer.
Earwig
(transitive) To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
Earwig
(transitive) To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
Earwig
To eavesdrop.
Earwig
To eavesdrop on.
Earwig
Any insect of the genus Forficula and related genera, belonging to the order Dermaptera (formerly Euplexoptera). They have elongated bodies and a prominent pair of curved pincers at the rear of their abdomen.
Earwig
In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus. See Geophilus
Earwig
A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
Earwig
To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.
Earwig
Any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
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