differential grasshopper en · NOUN
Etymology
differential + grasshopper, a partial calque of translingual Melanoplus differentialis, in reference to the species' various colors of exoskeleton.
Meanings
- Melanoplus differentialis, a New World species of moderately large grasshopper which can vary greatly in color from individual to individual.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| differential grasshoppers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fr criquet différentiel (M. differentialis)