mantises

noun

Meaning

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
A green colour, like that of many mantises.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mantid(English)family manteidae(English)family mantidae(English)manteidae(English)mantidae(English)mantids(English)pileated(English)daddy longlegs(English)

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