mule killer en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Southern-US, US) Any of various unrelated arthropods, including whip scorpions, velvet ants, mantises, wheel bugs, and walking stick insects, that have been erroneously believed to kill livestock by stinging them or being swallowed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mule killers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |