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gold beetle

noun

any of several beetles having a golden luster, as a chrysomelid, Metriona bicolor, that feeds on morning glories and roses.

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Nearby words

  1. goji,
  2. golan heights,
  3. golconda,
  4. gold,
  5. gold basis,
  6. gold bond,
  7. gold brick,
  8. gold bronze,
  9. gold bullion standard,
  10. gold card
Also called goldbug.
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British Dictionary definitions for gold beetle

gold beetle

goldbug

/ (ˈɡəʊldˌbʌɡ) /

noun

any American beetle of the family Chrysomelidae having a bright metallic lustre
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