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