See Also: meloid(dictionary)

meloid (iou)



meloid noun & adjective. L19.
[mod. Latin Meloidae (see below), formed as MELOE: see -ID3.]
Entomology.
A. noun. A beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes oil-beetles and blister-beetles. L19.
b. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or designating this family. L19.