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mantises Definition


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mantis
noun
    mantises, mantes
    1. ) any of numerous mainly tropical insect-eating insects that have long bodies, large eyes and a tendency to sit in wait for prey with their two spikey front legs raised. Also called praying mantis.
Etymology: 17c: Latin, from Greek mantis a prophet (because it looks as though it is praying).



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