Cadelles

/kæˈdɛlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cadelle; multiple small beetles that damage stored grain.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'cadelle,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es.'

Kelly Says

In agricultural storage, a single cadelle breeding pair can multiply into thousands within months—ancient farmers likely had no idea what was eating their grain stores.

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