kissing bugs

A form of kissing bug — Any of a number of haematophagous bugs belonging to the subfamily Triatominae that feed on the blood of vertebrates, including humans, and which are known for spreading Chagas' disease.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of kissing bug
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