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

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Meloidae

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of meloid¹

C19: from New Latin Meloē name of genus

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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