cheval du diable

French

Etymology

From cheval +‎ du +‎ diable, literally “devil’s horse”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃə.val dy djabl/

Noun

cheval du diable m (plural chevaux du diable)

  1. (Louisiana, Cajun, Acadian) praying mantis
    Synonym: mante religieuse
  2. (Louisiana, Cajun) locust
    Synonym: criquet
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