SINCE 1828
Lycidae
plural noun
Lyc·i·dae
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ˈlisəˌdē \
Definition of Lycidae
: a family of soft-bodied mainly tropical beetles that are usually marked with a bold pattern of orange or brown and black, have disagreeable qualities to many predators, and are mimicked by numerous edible insects
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