Found 2 items, similar to Phasmid.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: phasmid
phasmid
n : large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with
long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and
leaf insects [syn:
phasmid insect]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Phasmid
Phasmid
\Phas"mid\, n. [See
Phasm. Probably so called from its
mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any orthopterous insect of the family
Phasmid[ae], as a
leaf insect or a stick insect.
[1913 Webster]