Locust
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkəst/
Locust (noun)
- a large grasshopper that can form large groups and destroy crops.
- a type of tree with hard wood, often found in warm regions.
Examples
- The locusts devoured the crops in the field.
- Farmers fear the arrival of locust swarms.
Common collocations: locust swarm, devour crops, fear locusts, locust tree, hard wood