katydid

Meanings

• A large, flying insect of the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as a katydid or bush cricket.

  - "The katydid is a large flying insect."
  - "During the summer months, the sounds of katydids can be heard in the evenings."

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Synonyms

bush-cricket

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Rhymes

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katydid , rid , bid , hid , plaid , grided

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Homonyms

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1. Katydid () : A large, flying insect of the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as a katydid or bush cricket.
   

2. Katydid (English) : A type of large, flying insect of the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as a katydid or bush cricket.
   

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Homophones

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1. Catechism () : A Christian instruction or teaching, typically one based on questions and answers.
   

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Variants

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katydid , katydids

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Plural form", "description"=>"The plural form of the word 'katydid' is 'katydids'. This refers to a group or collection of the insect species known as katydids."}

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Etymology

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The word 'katydid' comes from the Greek word 'katatodidzein', which means 'to sit quiet and still'. The name refers to the behavior of the insect, which remains motionless and quiet during the day and becomes active and vocal during the night.

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Trivia

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1. {"term"=>"What is the scientific name for the katydid?", "description"=>"The scientific name for the katydid is Tettigonia katydid. This name reflects the insect's classification within the order Blattodea and the family Tettigoniidae."}

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1. Entomology: Entomology is the scientific study of insects, their behavior, classification, and economic importance. Katydids are a type of insect that belongs to the order Blattodea and the family Tettigoniidae. The study of katydids and other related insects falls under the broader field of entomology.

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Culture

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The katydid has played an important role in various cultures and traditions throughout history. In many Native American tribes, the katydid was considered a sacred and powerful symbol of the natural world and the Creator. The sounds of the katydid were believed to bring good luck and fortune, and were often used in rituals and ceremonies to honor the Creator and the natural world. In many parts of the world, the katydid is still considered a valuable and important symbol of the natural world and the Creator, and is often used in various cultural and spiritual practices to honor the Creator and the natural world.

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   - To memorize the word 'katydid', you can visualize the insect itself. Imagine a large, flying insect with long, powerful hind legs and short, antennae-like structures on its head. The insect may be green or brown in color, with distinctive markings on its wings and body.

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