Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
criquete
noun
/kriː.kɛt/
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Definition
A term used to refer to a small insect resembling a grasshopper, often found in fields and gardens.
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Examples
- The criquete chirped persistently throughout the warm summer night.
- Farmers often hear criquetes in their fields during the evenings, marking the end of the day.
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Meaning
Cricete is commonly associated with chirping sounds that they produce, especially at night.
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Synonyms
- Cricket
- Chirper
- Grasshopper