locust
|lo/cust|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈloʊ.kəst/
🇬🇧
/ˈləʊ.kəst/
swarming insect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'locust' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'locusta', where 'locusta' meant 'locust or lobster'.
Historical Evolution
'locusta' transformed into the Old French word 'locuste', and eventually became the modern English word 'locust' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'locust or lobster', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of grasshopper'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of grasshopper that travels in large swarms, often causing significant damage to crops.
The farmers were worried about the locust swarm approaching their fields.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 18:00