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Meaning 1:

Cricket: an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs. The male produces a characteristic musical chirping sound.

Origin: Middle English: from Old French criquet, from criquer 'to crackle', of imitative origin.

Meaning 2:

Cricket: an open-air game played on a large grass field with ball, bats and two wickets, between teams of eleven players. The object of the game is to score more runs than the opposing team.

Origin: late 16th Century; of unknown origin.

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