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grasshopper

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grass·hop·per  (grshpr)
n.
1. Any of numerous orthopteran insects of the families Locustidae (or Acrididae) and Tettigoniidae, often destructive to plants and characteristically having long, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping. Also called regionally hoppergrass.
2. A light, usually unarmed airplane used for liaison and scouting.
3. A cocktail consisting of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.

grasshopper
Noun
an insect with long hind legs which it uses for leaping
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.grasshoppergrasshopper - terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
orthopteran, orthopteron, orthopterous insect - any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
acridid, short-horned grasshopper - grasshopper with short antennae
long-horned grasshopper, tettigoniid - grasshoppers with long threadlike antennae and well-developed stridulating organs on the forewings of the male
2.grasshopper - a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao)
creme de menthe - sweet green or white mint-flavored liqueur
cocktail - a short mixed drink
Translations
Spanish grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] nsaltamontes m inv
French grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] grass nsauterelle f
German grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] grass nGrashüpfer m, Heuschrecke f
Italian grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] ncavalletta

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In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content.
It was thus that the Flea and the Grasshopper gave an account of themselves, and thought they were quite good enough to marry a Princess.
It was composed of numberless legions of that species of grasshopper called crickets.
 
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