beetle1
Syllabification: (bee·tle)
Pronunciation: /ˈbētl/
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Definition of beetle
noun
- an insect of an order distinguished by forewings typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra) that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen.
- Order Coleoptera: see Coleoptera
verb
Origin:
Old English bitula, bitela 'biter', from the base of bītan 'to bite'
