Mantis

Alternative forms

• mantid

Origin

New Latin, from Ancient Greek μάντις (mantis, "soothsayer")

Full definition of mantis

Noun

1. Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

Derived terms

• praying mantis

Anagrams

• matins
• santim
• Tamsin