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red bug

noun

Definition of red bug 

Southern & Midland

: chigger sense 2

First Known Use of red bug

1827, in the meaning defined above

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red bug

noun
\-ˌbəg \

Medical Definition of red bug 

Southern & Midland

: chigger sense 2

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