Cicada: meaning, definitions and examples

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cicada

 

[ sษชหˆkeษชdษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect behavior

Cicadas are large flying insects known for their distinctive mating call, produced by the males to attract females. They belong to the order Hemiptera and are recognized for their long life cycles, often spending years underground before emerging to mate and reproduce.

Synonyms

locust, stridulating insect

Examples of usage

  • Cicadas can be heard buzzing loudly in the summer.
  • The cicada's call is often a sign of warm weather.
  • In some cultures, cicadas are seen as symbols of resurrection.

Translations

Translations of the word "cicada" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cigarra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ€เค‚เค—เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zikade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sikada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะบะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cykada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cigale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cigarra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cikada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุตุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cikรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cikรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cikada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญรฐan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะณั–ั€ั‚ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cikada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cigarra

Etymology

The word 'cicada' comes from Latin, where 'cicada' means 'tree cricket'. The root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word '*kik'- meaning 'to make a noise'. Cicadas are found in many parts of the world and are known for their periodic life cycles, with some species emerging only once every 13 or 17 years. The fascination with cicadas has permeated various cultures, symbolizing different themes such as renewal and the cycle of life due to their dramatic life changes. In Japan, they are associated with summer and are celebrated in poetry and music. In modern ecology, cicadas continue to intrigue scientists who study their complex life histories and relationships with the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,276 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.