grasshopper

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.

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grasshopper

Noun

an insect with long hind legs which it uses for leaping

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	grasshopper - terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping hopper 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

grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] n → saltamontes m inv

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grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] grass n → sauterelle f

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grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] grass n → Grashüpfer m, Heuschrecke f

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grasshopper [ˈgrɑːshɔpəʳ] n → cavalletta