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grasshopper
grasshopper definition
grass·hop·per (gras′häp′ər)
noun
- any of various families (esp. Acrididae) of leaping, plant-eating orthopteran insects with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping
- a cocktail made of green crème de menthe, cream, and, usually colorless crème de cacao
- ☆ Mil. Slang a small, light airplane for scouting, liaison, and observation
Etymology: ME grashoppere, extended with -er suffix (see -er) < greshoppe < OE gærshoppe < gærs (see grass) + base of hoppian (see hop)
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