dog-day cicada

[dawg-dey, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌdeɪ, ˈdɒg- /

NOUN

seventeen-year locust

Synonyms

WEAK

cicada cicala periodical cicada

Example Sentences

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That’s the annual, or dog-day, cicada, which typically have green wings.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024