Meaning of phasmid | Babel Free
/ˈfæz.mɪd/Definitions
- Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect).
- Either of the two caudal chemoreceptors in some nematodes.
- A phagemid.
Examples
“A giant phasmid (or stick insect) from India whose cage was over two metres tall spent long hours standing upon a perpendicular branch and staring into Mother's eyes.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.