seventeen-year locust

Meaning of word seventeen-year locust from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : North American cicada. Appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature.

Synonyms : magicicada septendecim, periodical cicada

bird of jove (noun)
Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight.

cxxx (adjective)
Being ten more than one hundred twenty.

ordinarily (adverb)
Under normal conditions.

ganesa (noun)
Hindu God of wisdom or prophecy. The God who removes obstacles.

incest (noun)
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child).

firewood (noun)
Wood used for fuel.

profitability (noun)
The quality of affording gain or benefit or profit.

unusually (adverb)
To a remarkable degree or extent.

xxx (adjective)
Being ten more than twenty.

notably (adverb)
Especially. In particular.