Definitions
An insect with pincers at the end of its body.
Word origin
From Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare (“ear”) + wicga (“insect”), so named from the appearance of the hindwings, which are unique in their resemblance to human ears when unfolded.
Used in a sentence
“"That's a fine young fellow," said the historiographer of earwigs, to an American who stood next him in the crowd.”
“That gawdy earwig, or my lord your patron, Whose pensioner you are.”
“In the interim, rest assured that Mr. Atherstone is by no means your friend, for he was perpetually earwigging poor Sir Rowland.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Pincer-tailed insect”6 letters
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