HyperDic: tiger_beetle

English > 1 sense of the expression tiger beetle:
NOUNanimaltiger beetleactive usually bright-colored beetle that preys on other insects
English > tiger beetle: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningactive usually bright-colored beetle that preys on other insects.
Member ofCicindelidae, family Cicindelidaetiger beetles
Broaderbeetleinsect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

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