Meaning Of The Word Oil beetle

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Oil beetle Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Oil beetle?
oil beetle in British English
any of various small blister beetles (esp. genus Meloe) which, when disturbed, produce an oily secretion from the joints of the legs noun: any of several blister beetles of the genus Meloe that exude an oily fluid from the joints of their legs when disturbed noun: any of various beetles of the family Meloidae that exude an oily evil-smelling blood from their joints, which deters enemies |
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