phasmid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects
    phasmid insect.

WordNet


Phas"mid noun
Etymology
See Phasm. Probably so called from its mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidæ, as a leaf insect or a stick insect.

Webster 1913