adj
Meaning 1
Long-horned.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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Standard Lemma guide
longicorn
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adj
Meaning 2
Of or relating to the former taxonomic insect group Longicornia, encompassing numerous beetles with long antennae. Some are now classified as Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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noun
Meaning 3
One of the Longicornia, a former taxonomic insect group of long-horned beetles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 4
Synonym of longhorn beetle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Qualifier: still found in many vernacular names
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Synonyms: longhorn beetle
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noun
Meaning 5
long-bodied beetle having very long antennae
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: long-horned beetle, longicorn beetle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: beetle
Narrower terms: sawyer, sawyer beetle
History
Etymology
From Latin longus (“long”) + cornu (“horn”). Compare French longicorne.