common pillbug

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Alternative forms

  • common pill-bug, common pill bug

Etymology

Possibly a partial calque of translingual Armadillidium vulgare (literally “common little armadillo”).

Noun

common pillbug (plural common pillbugs)

  1. A species of common terrestrial woodlouse, Armadillidium vulgare, native to Europe but introduced and widespread to North America; with a mostly-black exoskeletons and often with yellow patternage.
    Synonym: common pill woodlouse

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