mel·oid (m l oid , ml - d)n. See blister beetle. adj. Of or relating to blister beetles. [From New Latin Meloidae, family name, from Melo  , type genus.] |
meloid [ˈmɛlɔɪd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any long-legged beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes the blister beetles and oil beetles
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Meloidae
[from New Latin Meloē name of genus]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  meloid - beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skinbeetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings family Meloidae, Meloidae - blister beetles oil beetle - any of various beetles that exude an oily substance from the leg joints that deters enemies Spanish fly - green beetle of southern Europe |
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