long-horned beetle

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long–horned beetle

noun \-ˌhrn(d)-\

Definition of LONG-HORNED BEETLE

: any of a family (Cerambycidae syn. Longicornia) of beetles usually distinguished by their very long antennae —called also longhorn beetle

First Known Use of LONG-HORNED BEETLE

1840

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