grasshopper in Latin
grasshopper in Latin is locusta — grasshopper means a jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together.
grasshopper in Latin
locusta
In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.
What does "grasshopper" mean?
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noun A jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together.
"A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by."
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noun A cocktail made with crème de menthe, and often crème de cacao and cream.
"She ordered a grasshopper for dessert instead of pie."
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grasshopper in a sentence
- A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by.
- The field was alive with the sound of grasshoppers in the summer heat.
- She ordered a grasshopper for dessert instead of pie.
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What is "grasshopper" in Latin?
"grasshopper" in Latin is locusta. grasshopper means: A jumping insect with long back legs, known for making chirping sounds by rubbing its legs or wings together.
How do you use "grasshopper" in a sentence?
Example: "A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass as we walked by." In Latin, "grasshopper" is locusta.
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