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Meanings of praying mantis in inglês

português
louva-a-deus
catalão
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espanhol
mantis religiosa

The common mantis.

louva-a-deus

(Mantis religiosa) Insect of the order Mantodea originating in Southern Europe.

Usage of praying mantis in inglês
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She has trained, among other animals, wild horses and a praying mantis.
The new yorker
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Exceptions are phototropic night fliers like the moth, praying mantis, and mosquito.
The new yorker
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How many of you are acquainted with his lordship, the praying mantis?
The Insect Folk
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Hashes of slug, Scolopendra or praying mantis furnish the same result.
The Life of the Fly; With Which are Interspersed Some Chapters o...
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He stood completely silent and motionless, like a praying mantis waiting to strike.
Armadillo Fists
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The judge looked like a black-robed praying mantis mauling an aphid.
Gods go begging
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The drill looked like a tractor with a praying mantis astride the hood.
Moonfall
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The praying mantis was not without some compassion, Nick thought.
Eye of vengeance
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The carapace of a gigantic praying mantis hung on wires, looming over the table.
Empire in black and gold
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I had a girlfriend who reminded me of a praying mantis once a month.
It Must Be Love
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Some years, a colony of praying mantis would appear.
Wired
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He's not used to dancing with a praying mantis.
Millionaire's women
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A large praying mantis was performing ablutions on the springy stem of the kid's cowlick.
The gunslinger
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The electric thimble moved like a praying mantis on the pillow, touched by her hand.
Fahrenheit 451
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His right leg folded backward at the knee, like the leg of a praying mantis.
The Fireman
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The shadows made ghastly shapes-thewires looked like the tentacles of a giant praying mantis.
Body work
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