Pronunciation: /əˈkrɪdiən/
noun a type of grasshopper
A1 An acridian is a type of insect.
A2 I saw an acridian crawling on the leaf.
B1 The acridian jumped from one plant to another in the garden.
B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of acridians in different environments.
C1 The acridian population has been declining due to habitat loss.
C2 The acridian species found in this region is known for its unique mating rituals.
adjective relating to or resembling a grasshopper
A1 The acridian smell of burnt toast filled the kitchen.
A2 She wrinkled her nose at the acridian taste of the medicine.
B1 The acridian smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.
B2 The acridian scent of chemicals in the lab was overwhelming.
C1 The acridian fumes from the factory were a health hazard.
C2 The acridian stench of decay permeated the abandoned building.
formal The acridian is a type of insect that belongs to the grasshopper family.
informal I saw an acridian hopping around in the garden yesterday.
slang Check out that funky looking acridian over there!
figurative The acridian of corruption had infested every corner of the government.
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