'Melolontha vulgaris' definitions:

Definition of 'Melolontha vulgaris'

From: GCIDE
  • Cockchafer \Cock"chaf`er\, n. [See Chafer the beetle.] (Zool.) A beetle of the genus Melolontha (esp. {Melolontha vulgaris}) and allied genera; -- called also May bug, chafer, or dorbeetle. [1913 Webster] Cockcrow