sow bug

[ sou ]

noun

1. any of several small, terrestrial isopods, especially of the genus Oniscus; wood louse.

sow bug

/ saʊ /

noun

1. any of various woodlice, esp any of the genera Oniscus and Porcellio

Word History and Origins

Origin of sow bug¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of sow bug¹

C18: from its resemblance to a pig in shape