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| grass·hop·per [ gráss hòppər ] (plural grass·hop·pers) |
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1. insects jumping insect: a slender plant-eating flying and jumping insect that produces a buzzing or whirring sound by rubbing its back legs against its forewings. Order Orthoptera.
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2. beverages creamy cocktail: a cocktail consisting of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream
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3. planes reconnaissance aircraft: a light, unarmed military airplane used for reconnaissance
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4. Southwestern U.S. illegal immigrant: an illegal Mexican immigrant into the U.S., especially a drug smuggler
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| [14th century. <grasshop< Old English gærshoppa] |
