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cadelle

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cadelle /kəˈdɛl /
noun a small dark beetle that is frequently found in food stores, 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.