mantis
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
Other meanings
A green colour, like that of many mantises. en
Related words
- mantisfly
- mantislike
- praying mantis
- Chinese mantis
- mantis crab
- mantis shrimp
- Skinner's ground mantis
- flower mantis
- sea mantis
Word history
From Ancient Greek "μάντις" (soothsayer).
Where this comes from
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