| 单词 | periodical cicada |
| 释义 | periodical cicada (once / 1688473 pages) n WORD FAMILY periodical cicada USAGE EXAMPLESPeriodical cicada populations — called broods — are identified by Roman numerals. New York Times(Apr 27, 2016) But there might be other reasons periodical cicada populations are looking scattered. Scientific American(Jun 11, 2013) Though a pioneering lepidopterist, Dr. Remington did much to popularize the periodical cicada, once organizing a tasting at the Peabody and creating his own recipes. New York Times(Jun 02, 2013) n North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature Syn|Hyper Magicicada septendecim, seventeen-year locust cicada, cicala stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone |
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