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cadelle

Syllabification: (ca·delle)
Pronunciation: /kəˈdel/
Definition of cadelle

noun

  • a small, dark beetle that is frequently found in food storage, where it scavenges and preys on other insects.
    • Tenebroides mauritanicus, family Cleridae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, based on Latin catella, catellus 'young (of an animal), little dog'

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