cicala

Thân thiện

A cicala rests on a sunlit tree branch.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of insect, specifically a cicada. It is characterized by a stout body, large transparent wings, and, in males, special organs for producing a loud, continuous, high-pitched sound.

Usage

The word "cicala" is a less common, often poetic or literary term for "cicada." It refers to the insect itself, typically in the context of its distinctive sound or its presence in warm environments. * The cicala's drone was the soundtrack to the hot summer afternoon. * In the quiet garden, only the cicala could be heard.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in literary or descriptive writing to evoke a specific atmosphere, often one of heat, stillness, or a Mediterranean setting.
  • The hills were silent except for the chorus of the cicalas.

Variants and Related Words

• Cicada (n): The more common and standard term for the same insect.
• Cicadidae (n): The scientific family name to which cicalas/cicadas belong.

Synonyms

• Cicada
• Harvest fly (regional)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While not a direct idiom, the sound of the cicala is often referenced in literature and poetry as a symbol of summer, heat, or relentless noise.

Học thuật

Noun

1. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cicada