LEPISMA
Lepisma, genus Lepisma
(noun) type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Le*pis"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated
flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by seven
unequal bristles. A common species (Lepisma saccharina) is found in
houses, and often injures books and furniture. Called also shiner,
silver witch, silver moth, and furniture bug.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition