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/ˈfæz.mɪd/ · noun
(entomology) Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect)..
A giant phasmid (or stick insect) from India whose cage was over two metres tall spent long hours standing upon a perpendicular branch and staring into Mother's eyes.
Use phasmid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Phasmid means (entomology) Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect)..
Common synonyms include phasmid insect.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
A giant phasmid (or stick insect) from India whose cage was over two metres tall spent long hours standing upon a perpendicular branch and staring into Mother's eyes.
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