curculionid

/ˌkərkyuːˈlaɪənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of beetles in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as weevils.

“The curculionid family of insects includes over 43,000 known species worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • weevil
  • weevils

Antonyms

  • beetle
  • scarab