grasshopper
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/ˈɡræsˌhɑːpər/
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/ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒpə/
jumping insect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grasshopper' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'græs' meaning 'grass' and 'hopper' meaning 'one who hops'.
Historical Evolution
'græs' and 'hopper' combined in Old English to form 'grasshopper', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an insect that hops on grass', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant-eating insect with long hind legs that are used for jumping and producing a chirping sound.
The grasshopper leaped from one blade of grass to another.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 10:57