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View synonyms for praying mantis
praying mantis
praying mantis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of praying mantis1
First recorded in 1700–10
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Example Sentences
The Praying Mantis is a bright green; she boasts an elongated prothorax and an alert gait.
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The smell of a praying-mantis was acrid, and all beetles reeked of decay.
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The Praying Mantis commences her nest at the blunter extremity, and completes it at the pointed tail.
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Late in the day a Praying Mantis was brought to me, which merited attention on account of its exceptionally small size.
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His arms were held in front of him like a praying mantis', and his hands clutched a bar.
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