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单词 melolonthine
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Definition of melolonthine in English:

melolonthine

adjective ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈlɒnθʌɪnmɛlə(ʊ)ˈlɒnθiːn
Entomology
  • Of, relating to, or designating a scarabaeid beetle of the subfamily Melolonthinae, which comprises the cockchafers and related chafers.

noun ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈlɒnθʌɪnmɛlə(ʊ)ˈlɒnθiːn
Entomology
  • A chafer (beetle) of the subfamily Melolonthinae.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From scientific Latin Melolonthinae, subfamily name from Melolontha + -inae.

 
 

Definition of melolonthine in US English:

melolonthine

adjective
Entomology
  • Of, relating to, or designating a scarabaeid beetle of the subfamily Melolonthinae, which comprises the cockchafers and related chafers.

noun
Entomology
  • A chafer (beetle) of the subfamily Melolonthinae.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From scientific Latin Melolonthinae, subfamily name from Melolontha + -inae.

 
 
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