potatobug
or pota·to bug
[puh-tey-toh-buhg, -tey-tuh-]
noun
Origin of potatobug
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Also called potato beetle.
Colorado potato beetle
noun
Origin of Colorado potato beetle
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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potato beetle
noun
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