"prius pariet locusta Lucam bovem" meaning in Latin

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Phrase

Forms: prius pariet locusta Lūcam bovem [canonical]
Etymology: From Varro. Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=prius pariet locusta Lūcam bovem}} prius pariet locusta Lūcam bovem
  1. (of impossible things) A locust will sooner give birth to an elephant Wikipedia link: Marcus_Terentius_Varro
    Sense id: en-prius_pariet_locusta_Lucam_bovem-la-phrase-yuUy-JoS

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