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/ˈmæntɪs/ · noun
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs..
Use mantis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mantis means Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs..
Common synonyms include rear-horse, mantid.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use mantis where its definition matches the intended context.
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