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conehead

conehead

8.9
A large insect like a cricket with a long pointed head
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊnˌhɛd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tettigónido
  • The distinctive pointed head makes the conehead easy to identify among other insects.

Examples

  • We spotted a green conehead hiding in the tall grass during our nature walk.

  • A large conehead katydid landed on the porch after the warm summer rain.

  • Look at that conehead hopping in the garden!

  • The coneheads are known for their unique appearance.

  • A large conehead katydid landed on the porch after the warm summer rain.

  • We spotted a green conehead hiding in the tall grass during our nature walk.

  • The distinctive pointed head makes the conehead easy to identify among other insects.

Synonyms

katydid
vsconehead
  • US
1 9.9

A large green insect like a grasshopper with long antennae that makes a loud chirping sound

is a specific type with an elongated pointed head
tettigoniid
vsconehead
  • Specialized
9.9

A green insect like a large cricket with very long thin antennae

is a specific member known for an elongated pointed head

Surface Forms

conehead singular
coneheads plural

Morphology

conehead = cone + head (transparent) = cone + head

Common-name compound describing an insect with an elongated, pointed head; the descriptive relation is directly inferable.

Etymology

Conehead for the insect is a simple name: it comes from its long, pointed head that looks like a cone, so the word is literally cone + head. That's why conehead refers to a large katydid or bush-cricket with an elongated, pointed head.