What is another word for cetonia?

Pronunciation: [sɛtˈə͡ʊni͡ə] (IPA)

Cetonia refers to a type of beetle that is commonly found in gardens and forests. This beetle has many different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the rose chafer or green rose beetle. In German, it is known as Maikäfer or May beetle. In French, it is known as hanneton à sept points or seven-spotted scarab. In Spanish, it is called escarabajo verde or green beetle. No matter what you call it, the cetonia is known for its distinctive metallic green color and the damage it can cause to plants.

Synonyms for Cetonia:

What are the hypernyms for Cetonia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Cetonia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Cetonia?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Cetonia?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Cetonia

2, Larva of cetonia.
"On the Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects"
Sir John Lubbock
A green cetonia, of the size and form of the chinensis, of a coppery brightness, is rare.
"A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2"
Otto von Kotzebue
The Two-banded Scolia rations each of her eggs with a cetonia-grub.
"More Hunting Wasps"
J. Henri Fabre

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