stag beetle

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

staffordshire bull terrier, staffordshire terrier, staffrider, staffs, stag, stag beetle, stag line, stag movie, stag night, stag party, stag's horn
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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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