English Explanatory Dictionary

rear-horse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mantis (Mantodea spp.), especially a Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina)

Word forms

rear-horse rear-horses

Etymology

Because it rears up when disturbed.

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