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lovebug.

An insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae), native to Central America and the southeastern United States.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae), native to Central America and the southeastern United States.

  2. An insect native to subtropical regions of south-eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan (Plecia longiforceps).

  3. A person who is in love; a sweetheart.

    informal
Where this word comes from

From love + bug. From their mating behavior, remaining paired up for several days during copulation.

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