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cricket
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈgɾilu/gri·lo
Definition
1A leaping insect of the order Orthoptera, family Gryllidae, the male of which produces a characteristic chirping sound.
Usage examples
“The chirping of crickets filled the warm evening air.”
“A cricket had gotten into the house and was singing behind the cupboard.”
Common combinations
cricket chirpinghouse cricketfield cricket