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Definition of cimex

cimex

/ˈsaɪ.mɛks/
ci · mex
Plural:cimices
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Adjective:cimicine
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cimex Lexical Profile

cimex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A bug of the genus Cimex, which comprises parasitic true bugs including the common bedbug.

Example

"The entomologist studied the life cycle of the cimex to better understand its growing resistance to modern pesticides."

2

Any true bug or insect characterized by a disagreeable odor, especially as referred to in historical or archaic texts.

Example

"Old medical treatises occasionally referenced the crushed cimex as a dubious folk remedy for certain ailments."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in scientific and entomological contexts; in everyday conversation, the common term 'bedbug' is almost exclusively preferred.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'cimex', meaning 'bug'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cimex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cimex
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