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praying mantis in Persian

آخوندک âxundak

/ˈpɹeɪ.ɪŋ ˈmæntɪs/

praying mantis in Persian: آخوندک (âxundak). In English, praying mantis means any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

Persian words for praying mantis

any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family
آخوندک âxundak

English meaning of praying mantis

  1. noun Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.
  2. noun European mantis: a mantid of the species Mantis religiosa.
  3. noun A woman who preys on men (from the idea that female praying mantises eat males after sex).

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Questions about praying mantis in Persian

What is the meaning of praying mantis in Persian?
Praying mantis in Persian is آخوندک (âxundak).
معنی praying mantis چیست؟
Praying mantis: آخوندک (âxundak).
What does praying mantis mean in English?
Praying mantis means any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

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