English Explanatory Dictionary

stick insect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stick insect.wav

Word forms

stick insect stick insects stick-insect

Etymology

Compound of stick + insect.

Synonyms

stick bug walking stick

Derived words

Children's stick insect Lord Howe Island stick insect
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