Definition of red locust
1
: an African insect (Nomadacris septemfasciata) that often forms migratory swarms in southern Africa
2a
: locust sense 3a(2)
b
: clammy locust
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“Red locust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20locust. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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