meloid

mel·oid  (mloid, ml-d)

n.

See blister beetle.

adj.

Of or relating to blister beetles.

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[From New Latin Meloidae, family name, from Melo, type genus.]

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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]

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Noun

1.

meloid - beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin blister beetle beetle - 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