golden beetle

noun

Any of various members of the Chrysomela genus of coleopterous insects, having striking metallic colours.

Meanings

noungolden beetle (plural golden beetles)

plural golden beetles

  1. Any of various members of the Chrysomela genus of coleopterous insects, having striking metallic colours.

    Synonyms: gold beetle

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of various members of the Chrysomela genus of coleopterous insects, having striking metallic colours.

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