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Katydid Definition & Meaning

katydid
noun
  1. large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings

"Katydid" in song lyrics

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  • "bluesprings n katydid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "scudderia katydid"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does katydid mean?
large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings
What part of speech is katydid?
Katydid is a noun.

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