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beetle
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/bɨˈzoɾu/be·sou·ro
Definition
1An insect of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hardened forewings (elytra) covering the hindwings.
Usage examples
“A shiny green beetle was crawling on the leaf.”
“Some beetle species are considered agricultural pests.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
rhinoceros beetleladybird beetledung beetle