Elaterid Definition

ĭ-lătər-ĭd
noun
Webster's New World
(zoology) Any member of the Elateridae.
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Synonyms:
  • elater
  • elaterid beetle
adjective
Of the family of click beetles.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Elaterid

Noun

Singular:
elaterid
Plural:
elaterids

Origin of Elaterid

  • From New Latin Elatēridae family name from Greek elatēr driver elater

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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