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Orthopteran Definition & Meaning

orthopteran
noun
  1. any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts

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What does orthopteran mean?
any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
What part of speech is orthopteran?
Orthopteran is a noun.

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