elaterid
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e·lat·er·id
(ĭ-lăt′ər-ĭd)n.
Any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae; a click beetle.
[From New Latin Elatēridae, family name, from Greek elatēr, driver; see elater.]
e·lat′er·id adj.
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elaterid
(ɪˈlætərɪd)n
(Animals) any of the beetles constituting the widely distributed family Elateridae (click beetles). The group includes the wireworms and certain fireflies
adj
(Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the family Elateridae
[C19: from New Latin Elateridae, from elater]
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| Noun | 1. |  elaterid - any of various widely distributed beetlesbeetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings Elateridae, family Elateridae - click beetles and certain fireflies click beetle, snapping beetle, skipjack - able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound fire beetle, firefly, Pyrophorus noctiluca - tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots |
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