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Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidae, as a leaf insect or a stick insect.

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  1. n. Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidae, as a leaf insect or a stick insect.
  2. n. large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects
  3. Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidæ, as a leaf insect or a stick insect.
  4. Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidæ, as a leafinsect or a stick insect.
  5. n large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects