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cricketMain Entry: 1crick·et 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
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