mantis

noun — 2 senses

noun

/ˈmæntɪs/

Etymology From New Latin mantis, from Ancient Greek μάντις (mántis, “soothsayer”). Distant doublet of mind via Proto-Indo-European *méntis.

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

A green colour, like that of many mantises.

Derived terms: Chinese mantis, flower mantis, mantis crab, mantisfly, mantislike, mantis shrimp, praying mantis, sea mantis, Skinner's ground mantis

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