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单词 acridian
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Definition of acridian in English:

acridian

noun əˈkrɪdɪən
Entomology
  • A locust or grasshopper; specifically one of the family Acrididae.

adjective əˈkrɪdɪən
Entomology
  • Designating grasshoppers and locusts, specifically those of the family Acrididae; of or relating to this family.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Craig (fl. 1847). From scientific Latin Acrida, genus name or its etymon ancient Greek ἀκρίδ-, ἀκρίς locust + -ian.

Definition of acridian in US English:

acridian

nounəˈkrɪdɪən
Entomology
  • A locust or grasshopper; specifically one of the family Acrididae.

adjectiveəˈkrɪdɪən
Entomology
  • Designating grasshoppers and locusts, specifically those of the family Acrididae; of or relating to this family.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Craig (fl. 1847). From scientific Latin Acrida, genus name or its etymon ancient Greek ἀκρίδ-, ἀκρίς locust + -ian.

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