- 1. n. pl. An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers, locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect. Source: opted
- 2. An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers, locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect. Note: The anterior wings are usually thickened and protect the posterior wings, which are larger and fold longitudinally like a fan. The Orthoptera undergo no metamorphosis. Source: webster
- 3. An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers,locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect. Source: adambom
- 4. n grasshoppers and locusts; crickets n any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts Source: ecdict
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