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Beetle.

A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and from 2011 to 2019).

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noun/ˈbiː.təl/Australia[ˈbɪi̯.ɾəl]Australia
  1. A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and from 2011 to 2019).

    Australia · New-Zealand · UK
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From beetle, as a calque of German Käfer.

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