stag beetle
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noun
any of numerous lamellicorn beetles of the family Lucanidae, some of the males of which have mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag.
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Origin of stag beetle
First recorded in 1675–85
Words nearby stag beetle
staffrider, Staffs, staff sergeant, staff sergeant major, stag, stag beetle, stage, stage brace, stage business, stagecoach, stagecraft
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stag beetle
noun
any lamellicorn beetle of the family Lucanidae, the males of which have large branched mandibles
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