grasshopper
/ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ noun B1- A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.
- In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.
- In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera.
- A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.
- A young student in the initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.
- A frequent user of marijuana.
- In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.
- A fairy chess piece which moves orthogonally or diagonally, but must hop over a piece to move or capture, landing one square beyond the hopped piece.
Plural grasshoppers
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## The Ass And The Grasshopper
AN ASS having heard some Grasshoppers chirping, was highly enchanted; and, desiring to possess the same charms of melody, demanded what sort of food they lived on to give them such beautiful voices.
## The Ants and the Grasshopper
A Grasshopper, perishing with famine, passed by and earnestly begged for a little food.
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