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phasmid |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Phasmid \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: phasmid n : large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects [syn: {phasmid insect}]
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