meadowinsect

noun

UK /ˈmɛdəʊˌɪnsɛkt/

US /ˈmɛdoʊˌɪnsɛkt/

A meadowinsect is a tiny bug that lives in grassy fields.

We saw a green meadowinsect hopping between the flowers.

SYNONYMS

field bug grassland bug meadow bug pasture insect

RELATED WORDS

grasshopper beetle cricket butterfly ladybug

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Any small creature with six legs found in open grassy land.

The meadowinsect crawled up a blade of grass.

3. A bug that helps flowers by carrying pollen in fields.

A busy meadowinsect flew from one daisy to the next.

4. A little animal that hides in tall grass during the day.

The meadowinsect stayed still so the bird would not see it.