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Meaning of mantis in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmæn(t)əs/

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  1. Noun

    mantis

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek, literally ‘prophet’

    Definitions

    1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions

    Examples

    • « rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer »

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