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1. leaf_beetle
noun. brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems.
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2. beetle
noun. ['ˈbiːtəl'] insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings.
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- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. beetle
verb. ['ˈbiːtəl'] beat with a beetle.
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- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. beetle
verb. ['ˈbiːtəl'] be suspended over or hang over.
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Etymology
- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. beetle
verb. ['ˈbiːtəl'] fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle.
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- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. beetle
adjective. ['ˈbiːtəl'] jutting or overhanging.
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- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. beetle
noun. ['ˈbiːtəl'] a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing.
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Etymology
- beetle (English)
- betel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bīetel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bitle (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. leaf
noun. ['ˈliːf'] the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants.
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- leaf (English)
- leef (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))