English Explanatory Dictionary

chrysomelid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.
adj
  1. Belonging or relating to the family Chrysomelidae.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɹaɪ.soʊˈmɛ.lɪd/ /ˌkɹaɪ.səˈmɛ.lɪd/

Word forms

chrysomelid chrysomelids more chrysomelid most chrysomelid

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Chrysomelidae, from the type genus of Chrysomela, from the root word of Ancient Greek χρῡσόμηλον (khrūsómēlon).

Derived words

chrysomelidial
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