bean weevil

noun

1. a seed beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus, the larvae of which live in and feed on growing or stored beans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bean weevil¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

I recommend freezing any dried legume seed for two weeks before storing, to kill off any bean weevils that might be hiding inside.

From Seattle Times

Similar methods of control can be used on other pea and bean weevils.

From Project Gutenberg

You have to do with the bean weevil.

From Project Gutenberg