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English > 1 sense of the word orthopteron:
NOUNanimalorthopteron, orthopterous insect, orthopteranany of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
English > orthopteron: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningAny of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts.
Synonymsorthopterous insect, orthopteran
Member ofOrthoptera, order Orthopteragrasshoppers and locusts
Narrowercricketleaping insect
grasshopper, hopperterrestrial / terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
Broaderinsectsmall air-breathing arthropod