noun
- Plural of cicala; a large insect with transparent wings that makes a loud buzzing or chirping sound, especially in warm climates.
Usage: Also spelled 'cicadas' in modern English; 'cicalas' is an archaic or variant plural form.; The singular 'cicala' is rarely used in contemporary English.
Examples
- The cicalas sang loudly in the trees during the hot summer afternoon.
- In ancient texts, cicalas were often mentioned as symbols of immortality.
- The sound of cicalas filled the garden as the sun began to set.
- Entomologists studied the cicalas to understand their life cycle and behavior.