ALL meanings of dermestid
- 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