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coreid

adjective
cor·e·id | \ ˈkȯrēə̇d \

Definition of coreid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Coreidae

coreid

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of coreid (Entry 2 of 2)

: any true bug of the family Coreidae

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Adjective

New Latin Coreidae

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