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khapra beetle

Pronunciation: /ˈkaprə/

Definition of khapra beetle

noun

  • a small dark brown beetle, the larva of which is a serious pest of stored grain and cereal products.
    • Trogoderma granarium, family Dermestidae

Origin:

late 19th century: from Hindi khaprā, from Sanskrit kharpara 'thief'