noun
- Plural of cicada; large insects with membranous wings that produce loud buzzing or chirping sounds, especially in summer.
Usage: Latin plural form; 'cicadas' is the standard English plural; Primarily used in scientific or formal contexts
Examples
- The cicadae emerged from the ground after spending years underground as nymphs.
- In the museum's entomology collection, the cicadae specimens were carefully preserved.
- The loud chorus of cicadae filled the summer evening air.
- Scientists studied the cicadae to understand their life cycle and behavior.