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cadelle

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cadelle /kəˈdel, kəˈdɛl /
noun a small, dark beetle that is frequently found in food storage, where it scavenges and preys on other insects.
Tenebroides mauritanicus, family Cleridae.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from French, based on Latin catella, catellus young (of an animal), little dog.
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