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单词 doodlebug
释义

doodlebug

noun

doo·​dle·​bug ˈdü-dᵊl-ˌbəg How to pronounce doodlebug (audio)
1
: the larva of an ant lion
also : any of several other insects
2
: a device (such as a divining rod) used in attempting to locate underground gas, water, oil, or ores
3
: buzz bomb

Word History

Etymology

probably from doodle fool + bug

First Known Use

circa 1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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