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noun • stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone | ||||
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noun • the longest division of geological time • an immeasurably long period of time • (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe | ||||
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noun • the longest division of geological time • an immeasurably long period of time • (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe | ||||
Insect That Emerges En Masse Every 13 Or 17 Years
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CICADA which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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CICADA
Updated: December 22, 2025
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