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praying mantis
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈlo.vɐ.ɐ.ˈðewʃ/lou·va-a-deus
Definition
1Insect of the order Mantodea, with an elongated body, triangular head, and forelegs adapted for grasping prey, held in a posture reminiscent of prayer.
Usage examples
“The praying mantis remained perfectly still on the leaf. / A praying mantis egg case is called an ootheca.”