"tettix" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɛtɪks/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tettix.wav Forms: tettixes [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τέττιξ (téttix), or perhaps a modern Greek descendant thereof. Etymology templates: {{taxlink|Cicada orni|species}} Cicada orni, {{der|en|grc|τέττιξ}} Ancient Greek τέττιξ (téttix), {{uder|en|el|-}} Greek Head templates: {{en-noun}} tettix (plural tettixes)
  1. A cicada, especially in Greece. Categories (lifeform): Cicadas

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