longicorn (redirected from longicorns)

lon·gi·corn  (lnj-kôrn)

n.

See long-horned beetle.

adj.

1. Having long antennae.

2. Of or belonging to the family Cerambycidae, which includes the long-horned beetles.

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[From New Latin Longicornia, former group name : Latin longus, long; see longitude + Latin corn, horn; see ker-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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longicorn [ˈlɒndʒɪˌkɔːn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) Also called longicorn beetle long-horned beetle any beetle of the family Cerambycidae, having a long narrow body, long legs, and long antennae

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology having or designating long antennae

[from New Latin longicornis long-horned]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

longicorn - long-bodied beetle having very long antennae long-horned beetle, longicorn beetle beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings Cerambycidae, family Cerambycidae - long-horned beetles sawyer beetle, sawyer - any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers