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praying mantis

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɹeɪ.ɪŋ ˈmæntɪs

Definitions

  1. Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.
  2. A mantid of the species Mantis religiosa.
    regional
  3. A woman who preys on men (from the idea that female praying mantises eat males after sex).

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

praying mill praying shawl praying wheel prayopavesa Prays prayse

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