COCKCHAFER


Meaning of COCKCHAFER in English

n. a large nocturnal beetle, Melolontha melolontha, which feeds on leaves and whose larva feeds on roots of crops etc. Also called May-bug.

[ perh. f. COCK(1) as expressing size or vigour + CHAFER ]

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