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Definition of Cicadae
Cicadae Cicada Ci*ca"da (s[i^]*k[=a]"d[.a]), n.; pl. E. Cicadas
(-d[.a]z), L. Cicad[ae] (-d[=e]). [L.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any species of the genus Cicada. They are large hemipterous
insects, with nearly transparent wings. The male makes a
shrill sound by peculiar organs in the under side of the
abdomen, consisting of a pair of stretched membranes, acted
upon by powerful muscles. A noted American species (C.
septendecim) is called the seventeen year locust. Another
common species is the dogday cicada.