Oil-beetle
noun
1.
any of several blister beetles of the genus Meloe that exude an oily fluid from the joints of their legs when disturbed.
noun
1.
any of various beetles of the family Meloidae that exude an oily evil-smelling blood from their joints, which deters enemies
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