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aleochara

|a-le-o-cha-ra|

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/ˌæliˈoʊkərə/

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/ˌæliˈɒkərə/

wandering beetle

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aleochara' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aleocharis,' where 'aleo-' meant 'wandering' and 'charis' meant 'grace.'

Historical Evolution

'aleocharis' transformed into the Latin word 'aleochara,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aleochara' through scientific classification.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wandering grace,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of beetles.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae.

The aleochara beetles are known for their parasitic behavior on fly pupae.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/18 02:36