hornbug en · NOUN
Etymology
From horn + bug.
Meanings
- (dated) Any of several species of genus Lucanus of large nocturnal beetles, with long, curved upper jaws resembling a sickle, and whose grubs are found in the trunks of old trees.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hornbugs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |