LOCUSTS
\lˈə͡ʊkʌsts], \lˈəʊkʌsts], \l_ˈəʊ_k_ʌ_s_t_s]\
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Plant-eating orthopterans having hindlegs adapted for jumping. There are two main families: Acrididae and Romaleidae. Some of the more common genera are: Melanoplus, the most common grasshopper; Conocephalus, the eastern meadow grasshopper; and Pterophylla, the true katydid.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].