Mantis Moderate

Mantis has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer

"The praying mantis perched on a sun-warmed fence, its front legs folded up while it waited to snatch the passing moth."

mantis mantid

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

"The praying mantis sat perfectly still on the garden fence, waiting to pounce on any unsuspecting beetle that wandered too close."