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ˈfaɪərˌbʌgfire·bug
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Princeton's WordNet
arsonist, incendiary, firebugnoun
a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
firebugnoun
a true bug: brightly colored bug that can exude a stain
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firebugnoun
a common red and black insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae.
firebugnoun
a pyromaniac or arsonist.
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firebug
A firebug generally refers to two things: 1) An insect: It refers to a type of small, brightly colored insect (Pyrrhocoris apterus) known for its red and black color. These insects are common in Europe and Asia and belong to the family Pyrrhocoridae. 2) Software tool: Firebug is also the name of an open-source web development tool that was integrated into the Firefox web browser. It allows developers to inspect, debug, and modify the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code directly in the live webpage to test and implement changes.
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Firebug
The firebug, Pyrrhocoris apterus, is a common insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae. Easily recognizable due to its striking red and black coloration, it is distributed throughout the Palaearctic from the Atlantic coast of Europe to northwest China. It has also been reported from the USA, Central America and India. It has been reported as recently expanding its distribution northwards into mainland UK. They are frequently observed to form aggregations, especially as immature forms, with from tens to perhaps a hundred individuals.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of firebug in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of firebug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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