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Meaning of carpet beetle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of numerous species of beetles in the family Dermestidae, especially in the genus Anthrenus, which are pests that cause extensive damage to wool, leather, silk, feathers, many stored products, and animal specimens.

Equivalents

Deutsch Teppichkäfer
Türkçe kürk böceği

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

carpet bomb carpet bombing carpet bowling carpet bowls carpet bugle carpet burn

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