carpet beetle

/ˌkɑrpət ˌbidl/
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Other forms: carpet beetles

Definitions of carpet beetle
  1. noun
    small beetle whose larvae are household pests feeding on woolen fabrics
    synonyms: carpet bug
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    types:
    Anthrenus scrophulariae, buffalo carpet beetle
    a small black and red and white carpet beetle
    black carpet beetle
    a carpet beetle that is solid black in color
    type of:
    beetle
    insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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