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Hottentot gods

Hottentot gods is the plural of Hottentot god.

Meaning of Hottentot god

Noun

Hottentot god (plural Hottentot gods)

  1. (South Africa, obsolete, offensive) Synonym of praying mantis.
    Synonyms:
    praying mantis

Questions about Hottentot gods

What is Hottentot gods the plural of?
Hottentot gods is the plural of Hottentot god.

Words near Hottentot gods in the dictionary

  1. Hottentot breads
  2. Hottentot cherry
  3. Hottentot fig
  4. Hottentot figs
  5. Hottentot god
  6. Hottentot gods
  7. Hottentot teal
  8. Hottentot teals
  9. Hottentot's god
  10. Hottentot's gods
  11. Hottentot's poison bush

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