"Meloe" is a word in ENGLISH
A genus of beetles without wings, but having short oval
elytra; the oil beetles. These beetles are sometimes used instead of
cantharides for raising blisters. See Oil beetle, under Oil.
The darkest clouds precipitate the most rain.
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Having five tarsal joints in the anterior and middle legs, but only four in the posterior pair, as the blister …
Read the complete definitionAny one of a tribe of beetles (Trachelides) which have the head supported on a pedicel. The oil beetles and …
Read the complete definitionThe active young larva of any oil beetle. It has feet armed with three claws, and is parasitic on bees. …
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