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Meaning of beetle
The primary meaning of the word "beetle" refers to a type of insect.
Etymology of beetle
The word "beetle" has its roots in Old English "bītan" meaning "to bite", and is related to the Old Norse "bítill" and Middle Low German "bēt(e)le", all of which are thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic "bītiz" and the Proto-Indo-European "bheid-".
The term "beetle" was initially used to describe the insect's biting or gnawing behavior, and has since evolved to encompass a wide range of insects within the order Coleoptera.
Synonyms
insect
bug
pest
creepy-crawly
cockroach
fly
flea
tick
mite
spider
ant
wasp
hornet
moth
butterfly
grasshopper
cricket
locust
cicada
aphid
ladybug
firefly
lightning bug
June bug
scarab
weevil
boll weevil
earwig
silverfish
termite
carpenter ant
carpenter bee
praying mantis
dragonfly
damselfly
water strider
leafhopper
planthopper
leafminer
twig borer
bark beetle
carpet beetle
powderpost beetle
deathwatch beetle
Definitions
- A insect with a rigid body, typically with a hard exoskeleton and six legs, belonging to the order Coleoptera.
- Any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by a hard exoskeleton and typically having a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen.
Usage Examples
- The beetle crawled slowly across the leaf.
- The farmer was concerned about the beetle infestation in his crops.
- The beetle's shiny exoskeleton reflected the sunlight.