"histerid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: histerids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} histerid (plural histerids)
  1. (zoology) Any of the numerous beetles in the family Histeridae; a clown beetle. Wikipedia link: Histeridae Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Beetles Synonyms: clown beetle, hister beetle
    Sense id: en-histerid-en-noun-5X0JRSCb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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