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cricket

7 entries found.


Main Entry:
1crick·et 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈkri-kət\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English criket, from Anglo-French, of imitative origin
Date:
14th century
1 : any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings 2 : a low wooden footstool 3 : a small metal toy or signaling device that makes a sharp click or snap when pressed


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