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MANTIS
\mˈantiz], \mˈantiz], \m_ˈa_n_t_i_z]\
Definitions of MANTIS
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
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An
insect
which
assumes
a
position
as
of
prayer
when
waiting
for
its
insect
prey
.
1919
- The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald
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