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insect

/ɪnˈsɛkt/ noun · British & US
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What does insect mean?

noun

A small invertebrate animal, typically having a segmented body, many legs, and one or two pairs of antennae. Insects include beetles, flies, bees, butterflies, and ants.

Example

"The insect buzzed loudly around the outdoor picnic."

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