Cicada Definition & Meaning

cicada
noun
  1. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

"Cicada" in song lyrics

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  • "what time of year can you hear a cicada"
    AOL — AOL
  • "african cicada"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www cicada"
    AOL — AOL

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