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Definition: Cetonia

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A genus of Cetoniidae.[Wordnet].

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Date "Cetonia" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1879. (references)

Common Expressions: Cetonia

Expressions Definition
Cetonia aurata A common metallic green European beetle: larvae feed on plant roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. roses. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Genus Cetonia A genus of Cetoniidae. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Topics by Level of Interest: Cetonia

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Cetonia aurata 8     Cetonia aurata 8

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Synonym: Cetonia
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Expression

genus Cetonia.
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