seed beetle meaning

UK /siːd ˈbiːtəl/ US /sid ˈbitəl/ 3 syllables

seed beetle (noun): a small beetle that infests the seeds of legumes.

Definition of seed beetle

  1. a small beetle that infests the seeds of legumes

    Synonyms: seed weevil

    Type of: weevil

    Kinds: pea weevil, bean weevil

How to pronounce seed beetle

seed beetle is pronounced /siːd ˈbiːtəl/ in British English and /sid ˈbitəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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