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meloid

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any beetle of the taxonomic family Meloidae; a blister beetle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • 2009, "Coleoptera", entry in Vincent H. Resh, Ring T. Cardé (editors), Encyclopedia of Insects, page 198, Although meloids are known to produce cantharidin, transfer of this compound during meloid mating has not been documented.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blister beetle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beetle

Narrower terms: oil beetle, Spanish fly

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: meloide — beetle of the family Meloidae
  • Latin: meloida — beetle of the family Meloidae