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cicada


Definition: Meaning of, cicada in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪˈkɑːdə /

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cicada cicadas
[countable]
  1. an insect that lives in hot countries, has large transparent wings, and makes a high singing noise
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cicada used in phrases

  • cicada killer (noun)
    1. large black or rust-coloured wasp that preys on cicadas
  • dog-day cicada (noun)
    1. its distinctive song is heard during July and August
  • genus Cicada (noun)
    1. type genus of the Cicadidae: cicadas
  • periodical cicada (noun)
    1. north American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature
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