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mel·oid

 (mĕl′oid′, mĕl′ō-ĭd)
n.
See blister beetle.
[From New Latin Meloidae, family name, from Meloē, type genus.]
mel′oid′ adj.
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meloid

(ˈmɛlɔɪd)
n
(Animals) any long-legged beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes the blister beetles and oil beetles
adj
(Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Meloidae
[C19: from New Latin Meloē name of genus]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.meloid - beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skinmeloid - beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin
blister beetle
beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
family Meloidae, Meloidae - blister beetles
oil beetle - any of various beetles that exude an oily substance from the leg joints that deters enemies
Spanish fly - green beetle of southern Europe
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