Praying Mantis Definition

prāĭng
noun

Mantis.

Webster's New World
A mantis, especially the European species Mantis religiosa, which while at rest folds its front legs as if in prayer.
American Heritage

Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the family Mantidae that have a prayer-like stance.

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Other Word Forms of Praying Mantis

Noun

Singular:
praying mantis
Plural:
praying-mantes, praying-mantises

Origin of Praying Mantis

  • Mantis from Greek μάντις (mántis). Named "praying mantis" for their stance, whith "hands" held together, resembling a person praying.

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Praying Mantis Sentence Examples

  • How long does a Praying Mantis live, anyway?

  • Take a walk on the beach in one of the fun colors such as Tangerine, Miami or Praying Mantis or stick to a basic color such as white.

  • When they get infested with aphids, do we think about their enemy, the praying mantis?

  • Breeders sell ladybugs and praying mantis as natural bug predators.

  • Lady beetles and praying mantis are both beneficial to your organic garden.

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