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bidsprinkhaan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mantis noun A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.

Senses

bidsprinkhaan is used for these senses in English:

  • mantis Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
  • praying mantis Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

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