cimicid

/saɪˈmɪsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who bites or sucks the blood of others, especially a vampire or a bed bug

“The cimicid infestation in the apartment was a major concern for the residents.”

2. noun

a member of the family Cimicidae, which includes bed bugs and other blood-sucking insects

“The entomologist studied the cimicid species and their behavior.”

Synonyms

  • bed bug
  • vampire

Antonyms

  • insect that does not bite or suck blood