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Anthrenus (medicine)


anthrenus
<zoology> A genus of small beetles, several of which, in the larval state, are very destructive to woolen goods, fur, etc. The common "museum pest" is A. Varius; the carpet beetle is A. Scrophulariae. The larvae are commonly confounded with moths.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A hornet.

Source: Websters Dictionary


groin (oh)



[Date: (14-19 centuries); Language: Old English; Origin: grynde 'valley'; influenced by groin 'animal's nose']
the place where the tops of your legs meet the front of your body
a groyne