katydid

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Word: Katydid

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A katydid is a large green insect that looks like a grasshopper. They are found mainly in North America. Male katydids make loud, shrill sounds by rubbing their wings together. This sound is often associated with warm summer nights.

Usage Instructions:

• When to use: You can use the word "katydid" when talking about insects, nature, or sounds in the environment.
• How to use it in a sentence: "I heard a katydid singing outside my window last night."

Example:

• "The katydid perched on the leaf made a beautiful sound that filled the garden."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or poetry, "katydid" can symbolize summer or nature's beauty. You might find it used in descriptions of a peaceful night.

Word Variants:

• Katydid (noun): Refers to the insect itself.
• Katydids (plural): More than one katydid.

Different Meanings:

While "katydid" primarily refers to the insect, it doesn’t have other widely recognized meanings in English. However, it can be used figuratively to describe something that makes a similar sound or represents nature.

Synonyms:

• Grasshopper (though katydids are a specific type)
• Bush cricket (another name for related insects)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "katydid," but the sound of katydids is often used in phrases about summer nights or tranquility.

Additional Notes:

• Katydids are often confused with crickets, but they are distinct. Crickets typically have a different body shape and sound.

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Noun

1. large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings