Mantis

Mantis
Mantis Man"tis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a prophet.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of voracious orthopterous insects of the genus {Mantis}, and allied genera. They are predacious long-bodied large-eyed insects of warm regions, are remarkable for their slender grotesque forms, and for holding their stout anterior legs in a manner suggesting hands folded in prayer. The common American species is {Mantis Carolina}. [1913 Webster]

{Mantis shrimp}. (Zo["o]l.) The {Squilla}, a tropical marine burrowing crustacean with large grasping appendages. Also called {mantis crab} and {mantis prawn}. [1913 Webster]


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  • mantis — 1650s, type of insect that holds its forelegs in a praying position (especially the praying mantis, Mantis religiosa), Modern Latin, from Gk. mantis, lit. one who divines, a seer, prophet, from mainesthai be inspired, related to menos passion,… …   Etymology dictionary

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  • mantis — f. santateresa. mantis religiosa. f. santateresa …   Diccionario de la lengua española

  • mantis — (also praying mantis) ► NOUN (pl. same or mantises) ▪ a slender predatory insect with a triangular head, typically waiting motionless for prey with its forelegs folded like hands in prayer. ORIGIN Greek, prophet …   English terms dictionary

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