praying mantis

/ˌpreɪɪŋ ˈmæntəs/
/ˈpreɪɪŋ ˈmæntɪs/
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Other forms: praying mantises; praying mantes

Definitions of praying mantis
  1. noun
    the common mantis
    synonyms: Mantis religioso, praying mantid
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    type of:
    mantid, mantis
    predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
Pronunciation
US
/ˌpreɪɪŋ ˈmæntəs/
UK
/ˈpreɪɪŋ ˈmæntɪs/
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