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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An orthopterous insect of the genus Mantis, or praying-insects: so called from the resemblance of the long thorax to the elongated neck of the camel. In the United States these insects are known as rear-horses. Also called camel-cricket and camel-locust.

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