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beetle

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/bɨˈzoɾu/be·sou·ro

Definition

1

An 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