/ˌrɛdʒuːvaɪɔɪd/ (REJ-oo-vyoyd)

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or resembling the assassin bug (family Reduviidae).

“The reduvioid beetles were found in the tropical regions of South America.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or having features similar to those of assassin bugs.

“The reduvioid behavior of the spiders has been a subject of interest in the field of arachnology.”