mantis

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for mantis

mantis 🔊 /mæˈntɪs/

mantis : කෘමි විශේෂයක්

mantis : වන්ඳා

mantis definition

Noun. Any one of numerous species of voracious orthopterous insects of the genus Mantis, and allied generAdjective. They are remarkable for their slender grotesque forms, and for holding their stout anterior legs in a manner suggesting hands folded in prayer. The common American species is M. Carolina.