mantis

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Synonyms: mantic, mantit, manis, mantid, antis, mantes, mantas, mattis, mentis, fantis, matis

Antonyms: mantic, mantit, manis, mantid, antis, mantes, mantas, mattis, mentis, fantis, matis

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Noun

1. Any of various large [[insect]]s of the order {{taxfmt|Mantodea|order}} that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[green]] [[colour]], like that of many mantises. {{rfex|en}}

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