pea bug

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Synonyms: sea bug, tea bug

Antonyms: sea bug, tea bug

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|colloquial}} Any of several small [[beetles]] of the genus {{taxfmt|Bruchus|genus}} which destroy pea plants; a {{vern|pea weevil}}. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|colloquial}} A [[woodlouse]] ({{taxfmt|Oniscidea|suborder}} spp.). {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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