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- \(ˌ)dər-ˈmes-təd\
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- US Pronunciation
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- \(ˌ)dər-ˈmes-təd\
Definitions of dermestid word
- noun dermestid any beetle of the family Dermestidae, whose members are destructive at both larval and adult stages to a wide range of stored organic materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and meat. They include the bacon (or larder), cabinet, carpet, leather, and museum beetles 3
- noun dermestid any of a family (Dermestidae) of small, drab-colored beetles whose larvae and adults are destructive to hides, furs, woolens, cereals, etc. 3
- noun dermestid (zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material. 1
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Parts of speech for Dermestid
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dermestid popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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