Meaning Of The Word Carpet beetle

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What's The Definition Of Carpet beetle?

carpet beetle in American English
any of a number of small beetles (family Dermestidae, esp. genus Anthrenus) whose larvae feed on furs and woolens, esp. carpets
noun: any of several small beetles of the family Dermestidae, the larvae of which are household pests, feeding on rugs and other woolen fabrics, esp Anthrenus scrophulariae ( buffalo carpet beetle) and Attagenus piceus ( black carpet beetle)

carpet beetle in British English
noun: any of various beetles of the genus Anthrenus, the larvae of which feed on carpets, furnishing fabrics, etc: family Dermestidae

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