"beetle bank" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beetle banks [plural]
Etymology: Possibly a pun on bottle bank. Etymology templates: {{m|en|bottle bank}} bottle bank Head templates: {{en-noun}} beetle bank (plural beetle banks)
  1. (agriculture) A strip of land within a crop field or garden that is planted with grasses or perennial plants in order to provide a habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and other fauna. Wikipedia link: beetle bank Categories (topical): Agriculture
    Sense id: en-beetle_bank-en-noun-2gDAo5Jy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

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