oil beetle

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Definition of oil beetle in English English dictionary

Any of various blister beetles of the genus Meloe that exude an oily yellow substance from the joints of the legs when disturbed

any of various beetles that exude an oily substance from the leg joints that deters enemies

Hyphenation

oil bee·tle

Turkish pronunciation

oyl bitıl

Pronunciation

/ˈoil ˈbētəl/ /ˈɔɪl ˈbiːtəl/