Definitions for phasmid

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phasmid phas·mid

Spelling: [faz-mid]

IPA: /ˈfæz mɪd/

Phasmid is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 227 anagrams from letters in phasmid (adhimps).

Definitions for phasmid

noun

1. any insect of the order Phasmida, comprising the walking sticks and leaf insects.

adjective

1. of or relating to the phasmids.

Origin of phasmid

1870-75; New Latin Phasmida the order name, equivalent to Phasm(a) the type genus (Greek phásma apparition, so named from their extremely close resemblance to surrounding plants) + -ida

Examples for phasmid

We may remark that no species of phasmid are known to inhabit the British Isles.

The phasmid or Walking-sticks are herbivorous and may be collected in the midst of vegetation by sweeping or by the hand.