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cicada

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Noun — A large insect known for the loud, buzzing song males produce, often heard in summer.

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cicada song swarm of cicadas

Etymology

From Latin cicada, believed to imitate the insect's sound.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cicada” mean?

The word “cicada” means a large insect known for the loud, buzzing song males produce, often heard in summer. In plain terms, a noisy, winged insect famous for its droning summer song.

How do you pronounce “cicada”?

“Cicada” is pronounced sih-KAY-duh (/sɪˈkeɪ.də/ in IPA).

How do you use “cicada” in a sentence?

Here is “cicada” used in a sentence: “The cicadas were so loud we could barely talk outside.”

What is another word for “cicada”?

Words with a similar meaning to “cicada” include cicala, harvest fly, jarfly and lyreman.

What part of speech is “cicada”?

“Cicada” is a noun.

Where does the word “cicada” come from?

The word “cicada” comes from Latin. From Latin cicada, believed to imitate the insect's sound.

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