beetle.
1. adj. Zool. It is said the insects that are ready for chewing mouth, consistent shell and two horny elytra covering two membranous wings folded through when the animal does not fly; e.g., the beetle, the cocuyo, the secreted and weevils. U t. c. s.
2. m. pl. Zool. Order of these insects.
ORTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.
