Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of Coleoptera, represented by the peaweevils.
  • noun [lowercase] A member of this genus.

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  • noun type genus of the Bruchidae

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  • Ambassador Peaweevil is expecting you at noon, sir.

    March 28, 2016