'Cotalpa lanigera' definitions:

Definition of 'Cotalpa lanigera'

From: GCIDE
  • Goldsmith \Gold"smith`\, n. [AS. goldsmi?. See Gold., and Smith.]
  • 1. An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc., of gold. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A banker. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on deposit because they were prepared to keep it safely. [1913 Webster]
  • Goldsmith beetle (Zool.), a large, bright yellow, American beetle (Cotalpa lanigera), of the family Scarab[ae]id[ae] [1913 Webster]