Elaterid definition

ĭ-lătər-ĭd

Any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae; a click beetle.

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Of the family of click beetles.

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(zoology) Any member of the Elateridae.

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Other Word Forms

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