(prā'ĭng)
n.
A green or brownish predatory insect (Mantis religiosa) that while at rest folds its front legs as if in prayer.
praying mantis
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A large predatory insect that consumes aphids, caterpillars, and many other insect pests but also captures many beneficial insects.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the common mantis
Synonyms: praying mantid, Mantis religioso
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