cicada
UK: sɪˈkɑːdə | US: sɪˈkeɪdə
n. a large insect with transparent wings, known for the loud, rhythmic sound produced by males during summer.
The word "cicada" comes directly from Latin cicada, referring to the chirping insect. The Latin term likely originated as an onomatopoeic imitation of the insect's sound. Unlike many scientific names, "cicada" was borrowed whole into English without morphological splitting, retaining its original form.
The shrill song of cicadas filled the air on hot summer afternoons.
Some cultures consider cicadas symbols of rebirth due to their long underground lifecycle.
A cicada landed on the tree trunk, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.
Entomologists study cicadas to understand their unique 17-year life cycle.
The sudden silence after the cicadas stopped buzzing felt eerie.