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UKSilverfish
/sˈɪlvəfɪʃ/
/sˈɪlvɚfɪʃ/Silverfish
[NOUN]1
a small wingless insect that is silvery and nocturnal, which feeds on paper products or clothing
synonyms : Lepisma saccharina
What is a "silverfish"?
A silverfish is a small wingless insect characterized by its silvery-gray color and slender, elongated body. It is primarily nocturnal and tends to dwell in dark, damp environments. Silverfish are known for their preference for consuming starchy materials like paper, books, clothing, and wallpaper glue. They are considered household pests due to their potential damage to these items. Despite their name, silverfish are not fish but belong to the insect order Thysanura.
Examples
1. - Even the silverfish is in here.
2. Oh Come on taste a little bit more like a silverfish
3. Local hoards of silverfish have feasted on the bindings of these books for so long that there are practically no records that are securely bound.
4. Firebrats and their close relative the silverfish don’t come out of your drain, as it might seem.
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