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Meaning of PERIODICAL CICADA

Pronunciation:  `peeree'âdikul si'keydu

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 Definition: [n]  North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13' to 17' years to mature
 
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 Synonyms: Magicicada septendecim, seventeen-year locust
 
 See Also: cicada, cicala, genus Magicicada, Magicicada

 

 

 

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