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doryphore

doryphore

English

Noun

doryphore (plural doryphores)

  1. (rare, humorous) An annoying and critical person.

French

Etymology

From New Latin genus name Doryphora.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɔʁifɔʁ/

Noun

doryphore m (plural doryphores)

  1. potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Norman

Etymology

Borrowing from French doryphore, from New Latin genus name Doryphora.

Noun

doryphore m (plural doryphores)

  1. Colorado beetle