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melolontha

 

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Noun melolontha has 1 sense
  1. Melolontha, genus Melolontha - a genus of Melolonthidae
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Melolonthidae, subfamily Melolonthidae
    --1 has members: cockchafer, May bug, May beetle, Melolontha melolontha

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melolontha

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Melolontha is a genus of large, stout-bodied beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as cockchafers. They are typically found in Europe and Asia.

Example Sentence 1: The melolontha beetle is known for its destructive feeding habits on plant roots.

Example Sentence 2: I spotted a melolontha crawling on the tree trunk.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Melolontha, when used as an adjective, describes something that relates to or resembles the cockchafer beetle.

Example Sentence 1: The melolontha wings have a distinct pattern of dark spots.

Example Sentence 2: She wore a melolontha brooch on her dress, showcasing her love for insects.

Part of Speech: Plural noun

Definition: Melolonthas is the plural form of melolontha, referring to multiple cockchafer beetles.

Example Sentence 1: The garden was infested with melolonthas, causing significant damage to the plants.

Example Sentence 2: We collected a bunch of melolonthas for our insect research project.

Part of Speech: Local term

Definition: In some local regions, melolontha is a term used to refer to a traditional dish or ingredient.

Example Sentence 1: The local restaurant serves a delicious melolontha soup, made with a secret family recipe.

Example Sentence 2: He added some finely chopped melolontha to enhance the flavor of the dish.

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