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Synonyms for periodical cicada in English

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periodical cicada:
- Magicicada septendecim; periodical cicada; seventeen-year locust

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Detailed Synonyms for periodical cicada in English

periodical cicada:

periodical cicada [the ~] noun

the periodical cicada

– North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature ¹
the Magicicada septendecim; the periodical cicada; the seventeen-year locust
– North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature ¹
- Magicicada septendecim [the ~] noun
- periodical cicada [the ~] noun
- seventeen-year locust [the ~] noun

Alternate Synonyms for "periodical cicada":

seventeen-year locust; Magicicada septendecim; cicada; cicala

Related Definitions for "periodical cicada":

North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature¹

Related Synonyms for periodical cicada

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