firebrat

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fire·brat | \ ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbrat

Definition of firebrat

: a wingless insect (Thermobia domestica) related to the silverfish and found in warm moist places

Examples of firebrat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both like it moist, but silverfish prefer cool places, while firebrats, as their name suggests, go for warmth. — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: Emerald ash borer," 4 May 2017

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