dermestid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \(ˌ)dər-ˈmes-təd\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \(ˌ)dər-ˈmes-təd\

Definitions of dermestid word

noun dermestid any beetle of the family Dermestidae, whose members are destructive at both larval and adult stages to a wide range of stored organic materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and meat. They include the bacon (or larder), cabinet, carpet, leather, and museum beetles 3
noun dermestid any of a family (Dermestidae) of small, drab-colored beetles whose larvae and adults are destructive to hides, furs, woolens, cereals, etc. 3
noun dermestid (zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material. 1

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dermestid popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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