Longhorn
[ lawng-hawrn, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋˌhɔrn, ˈlɒŋ- /
noun
Definition for longhorn (2 of 2)
long-horned beetle
[ lawng-hawrnd, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋˌhɔrnd, ˈlɒŋ- /
noun
any of numerous, often brightly colored beetles of the family Cerambycidae, usually with long antennae, the larva of which bores into the wood of living or decaying trees.
Also called
longhorn.
Origin of long-horned beetle
First recorded in 1830–40
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British Dictionary definitions for longhorn (1 of 2)
longhorn
/ (ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn) /
noun
Also called: Texas longhorn
a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in SW US
a now rare British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns