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Noun
1. firebrat (species of bristletail, Thermobia domestica)Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. FirebratThe Firebrat (Thermobia domestica, sometimes listed as Thermophila furnorum) is a small insect (typically 1–1.5 cm) similar to the Silverfish, both in the order Thysanura. Firebrats prefer higher temperatures and require some humidity, and can be found in bakeries and near boilers or furnaces. They feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as dog food flour and book bindings.
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