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meloid

[ mel-oid ]

noun

  1. a beetle of the family Meloidae, comprising the blister beetles.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the family Meloidae.

meloid

/ ˈmɛlɔɪd /

noun

  1. any long-legged beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes the blister beetles and oil beetles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Meloidae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meloid1

1875–80; < New Latin Meloidae name of the family, equivalent to Melo ( ē ) type genus + -idae -id 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meloid1

C19: from New Latin Meloē name of genus
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Example Sentences

The eight abdominal spiracles are placed on the sides of the dorsum, and in this respect recall the parasitic triungulin of the meloid larv�.

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