"toe biter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: toe biters [plural]
Etymology: Referring to the powerful bite containing proteolytic enzymes. Head templates: {{en-noun}} toe biter (plural toe biters)
  1. (US) A large aquatic true bug with pincer-like front legs, Lethocerus americanus Tags: US Categories (lifeform): True bugs Synonyms: electric light bug, giant water bug, toe-biter
    Sense id: en-toe_biter-en-noun-Esiohj4~ Disambiguation of True bugs: 83 17 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 66 34
  2. (US) Any other insect in the family Belastomatidae Tags: US
    Sense id: en-toe_biter-en-noun-p0ZpfdJK Categories (other): American English

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