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cicada

/sɪˈkɑː.də/

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noun

B2formalcommon/sɪˈkɑː.də/

A stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings, whose male produces a high-pitched drone using drum-like organs.

  • 🇷🇺Коренастое насекомое с большими перепончатыми крыльями, самец которого издаёт высокий гул с помощью барабаноподобных органов.
  1. Stout-bodied insect B2 formal

    A large insect with transparent wings, known for the loud, high-pitched sound produced by males.

    • The cicada's buzzing filled the summer air.
    • We could hear the cicadas singing in the trees.
    • After years underground, the cicadas emerged in large numbers.

    🇷🇺Цикада

    Synonyms: cicalalocust

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