beetle
noun/ˈbiːtl/
/ˈbiːtl/
- an insect, often large and black, with a hard case on its back, covering its wings. There are several types of beetle.
- a black beetle
- a dung beetle
Word OriginOld English bitula, bitela ‘biter’, from the base of bītan ‘to bite’.Want to learn more?
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