English Dictionary

cockchafer

/ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfə(ɹ)/

noun

Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation. / Any of various other similar beetles, such as of the genera Acrossidius, Cyphochilus, Rhopaea, etc.

I saw a cockchafer in the garden.

意味（1）

Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

To the person who shall discover to the Society an effectual method, verified by repeated and satisfactory trials, of destroying the Grub of the Cockchafer, so destructive to the roots of all sorts of Corn, Pease, Beans, and Turneps, the gold medal.

意味（2）

Any of various other similar beetles, such as of the genera Acrossidius, Cyphochilus, Rhopaea, etc.