Word History

First Known Use

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conenose was circa 1891

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“Conenose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conenose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

: any of various large bloodsucking reduviid bugs especially of the genus Triatoma including some capable of inflicting painful bites

called also kissing bug

compare assassin bug
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