How did the locust get its name?

Answer 1

Coined in the early 14th century CE and describing a grasshopper, the English language word locust comes from the Old French language word languste, which in turn derives from the Latin language word locusta, describing a locust, or a lobster.

Answer 2

The word "locust" comes from the Latin word "locusta," which originally referred to a type of shellfish. Over time, the term was used to describe the insect due to its resemblance to the shape of the shellfish.