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1. (n.) phasmid
any insect of the order Phasmida, characterized by long slender legs and antennae and a wingless, twiglike body: includes walking sticks and leaf insects.
Etymology: (1870–75; < NL Phasmida=Phasm(a) the type genus (< Gk phásma apparition, so named from their extremely close resemblance to surrounding plants) +-ida -id2)
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1. (noun) phasmid, phasmid insect
large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects
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1. (noun) phasmid
any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidae, as a leaf insect or a stick insect
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