"kissing bug" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kissing bugs [plural]
Etymology: From kissing + bug: they often feed on the lips of human victims. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kissing}} kissing, {{m|en|bug}} bug Head templates: {{en-noun}} kissing bug (plural kissing bugs)
  1. Any of a number of haematophagous bugs belonging to the subfamily Triatominae that feed on the blood of vertebrates, including humans, and which are known for spreading Chagas' disease. Wikipedia link: Triatominae Categories (lifeform): Assassin bugs, Parasites Synonyms: conenose bug, vampire bug Hypernyms: assassin bug Translations (any haematophagous bugs in the subfamily Triatominae): barbeiro [masculine] (Portuguese)

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