Firebugs

/ˈfaɪərˌbʌɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of firebug; multiple fire-setting arsonists or multiple fire-colored true bugs.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of firebug, adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to indicate more than one.

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In entomology, firebugs are actually beneficial garden insects that help control other pests, but the criminal meaning has made many people fear the word itself—showing how a negative human behavior can overshadow an innocent animal's reputation.

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