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Word: Beetle
Speech Type: Noun
Old English bitula, bitela ‘biter’, from the base of bītan ‘to bite’
ˈbiːtl
an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings that are typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra), which cover and protect the hindwings and abdomen.
Short Definition:insect of large order distinguished by having forewings that are modified into hard wing cases
a dice game in which a picture of a beetle is drawn or assembled.
Short Definition:dice game in which picture of beetle is drawn or assembled
Word: Beetle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbiːtl
make one's way hurriedly
Short Definition:make one's way hurriedly
Examples:- the tourist beetled off
Word: Beetle
Speech Type: Adjective
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