cicala

Example Sentences

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The cicala sang in the flower of the pomegranate, the frog sang by the pond.

From Japanese Fairy Tales by James, Grace

There is nothing which indicates that he cares for nature in any of its phases, and he calls the cicala a locust.

From Critical Studies by Ouida

Glow-worms and fireflies gleamed like diamonds among the foliage, and outside was heard the splashing of the tiny waves and the shrill cry of the cicala.

From A Desperate Voyage by Knight, Edward Frederick

The blue campanula of the mountain in reverence bowed its head; the great white lily distilled incense from its deep heart; the cicala shrilled aloud; the Forsaken Bird gave a long note from the thicket.

From Japanese Fairy Tales by James, Grace

A cicala in the grass outside began his evening note of challenge.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.