"cheval du diable" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /ʃə.val dy djabl/ Forms: chevaux du diable [plural]
Etymology: From cheval + du + diable, literally “devil’s horse”. Etymology templates: {{compound|fr|cheval|du|diable||lit=devil’s horse}} cheval + du + diable, literally “devil’s horse” Head templates: {{fr-noun|m}} cheval du diable m (plural chevaux du diable)
  1. (Louisiana, Cajun, Acadia) praying mantis Tags: Louisiana, masculine Synonyms: mante religieuse
    Sense id: en-cheval_du_diable-fr-noun-jygGV2xJ Categories (other): Acadian French, Cajun French, Louisiana French, French entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 47 53
  2. (Louisiana, Cajun) locust Tags: Louisiana, masculine Synonyms: criquet
    Sense id: en-cheval_du_diable-fr-noun-Pedxb04o Categories (other): Cajun French, Louisiana French, French entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 47 53

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Download JSON data for cheval du diable meaning in French (1.9kB)

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