Meaning & use
Katydid
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A large green insect related to grasshoppers and crickets, known for the loud rasping call males produce by rubbing their wings together.
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The katydid's chirping filled the summer night air.
We spotted a katydid camouflaged perfectly among the leaves.
A note on using this word
The insect's common name is onomatopoeic, imitating the 'katy-did, katy-didn't' rhythm of its call.
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