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larder beetle

lar·der bee·tle
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahr-der beet-l]
    • /ˈlɑr dər ˈbit l/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahr-der beet-l]
    • /ˈlɑr dər ˈbit l/

Definitions of larder beetle words

  • noun larder beetle a black beetle, Dermestes lardarius, the larvae of which feed on dried meats, hides, furs, etc. 1
  • noun larder beetle a small, mostly black dermestid beetle (Dermestes lardarius) whose larvae feed on dead animal matter, cheese, etc. 0
  • noun larder beetle A dermestid beetle which is a common pest of stored food and other products of animal origin, Dermestes lardarius. 0
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Origin of larder beetle

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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larder beetle 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.
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