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Forficula Auricularia

Definition: Forficula auricularia, commonly known as the earwig, is a type of small insect belonging to the order Dermaptera. It is characterized by elongated bodies, pincers on their abdomen, and membranous wings that are rarely used for flying.

Examples of Usage:

Noun:

1. I spotted a forficula auricularia crawling on my kitchen counter.

2. The forficula auricularia is often found in damp environments, like gardens and flowerbeds.

Adjective:

1. The forficula auricularia infestation in our basement was quite bothersome.

2. We discovered a nest of forficula auricularia eggs under the garden pot.

Verb:

1. The gardener carefully forficula auricularia the plants, removing any pests he found.

2. If you spot any forficula auricularia, make sure to eliminate them immediately.

Additional Senses and Usages:

1. Forficula auricularia also refers to the wing structure found in some insects resembling the earwig, especially the specialized posterior wings.

2. Forficula auricularia is sometimes used as a colloquial term to describe a person with prominent or oddly shaped ears.