elaterid

(ē latər id)

noun

click beetle

adjective

of the family of click beetles

See elaterid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae, which includes the click beetles.
adjective
Of or belonging to the family Elateridae.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Elatēridae, family name

Origin: , from Greek elatēr, driver; see elater

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