acridian
|a-crid-i-an|
C2
/əˈkrɪdiən/
grasshopper family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acridian' originates from the Greek word 'akridion', a diminutive of 'akris', meaning 'grasshopper'.
Historical Evolution
'akridion' transformed into the Latin word 'acridium', and eventually became the modern English word 'acridian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small grasshopper', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Acrididae family'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Acrididae family, commonly known as grasshoppers.
The acridian species are known for their jumping abilities.
Synonyms
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