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dermestid

Syllabification: (der·mes·tid)
Pronunciation: /dərˈmestid/

Definition of dermestid

noun

Entomology
  • a small beetle of a family (Dermestidae) that includes many kinds that are destructive (especially as larvae) to hides, skin, fur, wool, and other animal substances.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Dermestidae (plural), from the genus name Dermestes, formed irregularly from Greek derma 'skin' + esthiein 'eat'

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