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coccinellid

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪd/

Definition of coccinellid

noun

Entomology
  • a beetle of a family (Coccinellidae) that includes the ladybirds.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Coccinellidae (plural), from the genus name Coccinella, from Latin coccineus 'scarlet'

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