Meaning of the word "tiger beetle" in English
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tiger beetle
US /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
Noun
1.
a fast-running predatory beetle with large eyes and powerful jaws, typically brightly colored and often iridescent. Many kinds are found in tropical and warm temperate regions.
Example:
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The iridescent green tiger beetle darted across the path.
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We observed a tiger beetle hunting smaller insects.
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