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staphylinid

noun
staph·​y·​li·​nid | \ ˌsta-fə-ˈlī-nəd How to pronounce staphylinid (audio) \

Definition of staphylinid

: rove beetle

Other Words from staphylinid

staphylinid adjective

First Known Use of staphylinid

1862, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for staphylinid

New Latin Staphylinidae, ultimately from Greek staphylē bunch of grapes

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