Hottentot's god

noun

Synonym of praying mantis.

Meanings

nounHottentot's god (plural Hottentot's gods)

plural Hottentot's gods

  1. South AfricaSynonym of praying mantis.

    Synonyms: praying mantis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of praying mantis.

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