English Explanatory Dictionary

pleasing fungus beetle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the fungus beetles of the family Erotylidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈpliːzɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiːtəl/ /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbitl̩/ /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiɾl̩/ en-au-pleasing fungus beetle.ogg

Word forms

pleasing fungus beetle pleasing fungus beetles

Etymology

Probably from the pleasing appearance of the beetles, which have large and colourful patterns.

Synonyms

erotylid

Related words

handsome fungus beetle
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