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mantid

man·tid

UK/ˈmæntɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer

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From New Latin Mantidae.

Phrases

  • praying mantid

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