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chrysomelid

Syllabification: (chrys·o·mel·id)

Pronunciation: /ˌkrisəˈmelid, -ˈmēlid/

Definition of chrysomelid

noun

Entomology

a beetle of a family (Chrysomelidae) that comprises the leaf beetles and their relatives.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Chrysomelidae (plural), from Chrysomela (genus name), from Greek khrusomēlon, literally 'golden apple', influenced by khrusomēlolonthion 'little golden chafer'