COCKCHAFER


Meaning of COCKCHAFER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkɔkˌtʃeɪfə ]

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]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.