periodical cicada

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Definition of periodical cicada in English English dictionary

A cicada of the genus Magicicada of the eastern United States whose 17-year or 13-year life cycle consists almost entirely of a nymphal stage spent underground. Upon emerging from this stage, the periodical cicada transforms into a winged adult, mates, lays eggs, and dies shortly thereafter. Also called seventeen-year locust

Hyphenation

pe·ri·o·di·cal ci·ca·da

Turkish pronunciation

pîriädîkıl sıkeydı

Pronunciation

/ˌpərēˈädəkəl səˈkādə/ /ˌpɪriːˈɑːdɪkəl səˈkeɪdə/