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 initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.
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.
Any of the grasshoppers, often polyphenic and usually swarming, in the family Acrididae that are very destructive to crops and other vegetation, (especially) the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria).
A cicada.
A Mainlander.
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; the locust tree.
A fruit or pod of the carob tree.
To come in a swarm.