Meaning of PHASMID
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| | Definition: | | [n] large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects |
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| | Synonyms: | | phasmid insect |
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| | See Also: | | insect, leaf insect, order Phasmatodea, order Phasmida, Phasmatodea, Phasmida, stick insect, walking leaf, walking stick, walkingstick | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Phas"mid\, n. [See {Phasm}. Probably so called from its
mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any orthopterous insect of the family {Phasmid[ae]}, as a
leaf insect or a stick insect.
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