mantis

/ˈmæntɪs/ /ˈmæntəs/

Meanings

noun

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

Examples :

"The gardener was happy to see a mantis on the tomato plant because it would eat the harmful aphids. "

noun

A green colour, like that of many mantises.

Examples :

"The mantis is a lovely, vibrant green colour. "

color animal insect nature organism biology appearance

Related Words

harmful adjective

/ˈhɑːmfl̩/ /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/

Of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

"Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

gardener noun

/ˈɡɑːdnə/ /ˈɡɑɹdnɚ/

One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

forelegs noun

/ˈfɔːrleɡz/ /ˈfɔːrˌleɡz/

Either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal, a piece of furniture, etc.

"The dog stretched its forelegs out in front of it after waking up from a nap. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

mantises noun

/ˈmæntɪsiːz/ /ˈmæntɪsɪz/

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

"The gardener was happy to see several mantises in the vegetable patch, as they would help control the pest population. "

tomato noun

[tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ] [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ]

A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

"My mother planted tomato plants in the garden. "

aphids noun

/ˈeɪfɪdz/

Sapsucking pest insect of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

"The roses in the garden are covered in tiny green aphids that are sucking the sap from the leaves. "

animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

vibrant adjective

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

Pulsing with energy or activity.

"He has a vibrant personality."

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."