Definition of Stegobium
:a cosmopolitan genus of beetles (family Anobiidae) including the drugstore beetle
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Stegobium
noun
Ste·go·bi·um
\
stə̇ˈgōbēəm
\
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of stegobium
New Latin, from Greek stegein to cover + New Latin -o- + -bium
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Stegobium? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!