Meaning Of The Word Oil beetle

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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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