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Definition of Dermestes
Dermestes Dermestes Der*mes"tes, n. [NL., from Gr. ?; ? skin + root of ?
to eat.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of coleopterous insects, the larv[ae] of which feed
animal substances. They are very destructive to dries meats,
skins, woolens, and furs. The most common species is D.
lardarius, known as the bacon beetle.