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Word: Cockchafer
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from cock (expressing size or vigour) + chafer
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒkˌtʃeɪfə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large brown European beetle which flies at dusk and is a destructive plant pest, both as an adult and a larva.
Short Definition:large brown European beetle
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