clerid

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noun

A beetle in the family Cleridae.

Similar
clerid beetle
Scrabble 9

Meanings

nounclerid (plural clerids)

plural clerids

  1. A beetle in the family Cleridae.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounpredacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic

Similar
clerid beetle
Broader

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APA

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MLA

“clerid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clerid. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “clerid,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clerid.

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