goldsmith beetle

American

noun

a brilliant golden scarabaeid beetle, Cetonia aurata, of Europe.

goldsmith beetle British

noun

any of various scarabaeid beetles that have a metallic golden lustre, esp the rose chafer

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Etymology

Origin of goldsmith beetle

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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