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noun 
  1. Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like, front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
  2. A type of mallet with a large wooden head.
  3. Nickname of two models of car made by w:Volkswagen, Volkswagen.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: Kever
  • French: Coccinelle
  • German: Kí¤fer
  • Italian: maggiolino
  • Spanish: escarabajo , Vocho (italbrac, Mexico)
Etymology: Late bityl < bitela "biting".


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