beetle
nounmasculine/bɨˈzoɾu/medium
be·sou·ro
Definition
An insect of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hardened forewings (elytra) covering the hindwings.
A shiny green beetle was crawling on the leaf.
Some beetle species are considered agricultural pests.
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Common collocations
rhinoceros beetleladybird beetledung beetle
Etymology
Do latim vulgar *besūlus*.