mantis | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer | |
Synonyms: | mantid | |
Related terms: | dictyopterous_insect praying_mantis genus_Mantis | |
Similar spelling: |
mantissa mantispid mantic mantiger Mantz manticore manticora |