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Blister Beetle

A blister beetle refers to any of the numerous beetles of the family Meloidae, characterized by the ability to secrete a substance called cantharidin, which causes blisters on contact with human skin or other tissues.

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Noun:

1. A type of beetle that possesses a defensive chemical secretion capable of causing blistering in humans and animals. Blister beetles are commonly found in gardens and agricultural areas.

Example: I accidentally stepped on a blister beetle while walking in the garden, and now my foot is covered in painful blisters.

2. A type of beetle that is used in some traditional medicines and aphrodisiacs due to the presence of cantharidin, which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Example: The ancient Greeks used powdered blister beetles as an ingredient in their remedies to treat certain ailments.

Adjective:

Describing something produced or caused by blister beetles.

Example: The rash on my arm is most likely a result of a blister beetle bite.

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