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leafhopper

Syllabification: (leaf·hop·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈlēfˌhäpər/
Definition of leafhopper

noun

  • a small plant bug that is typically brightly colored and leaps when disturbed. It can be a serious crop pest in warm regions.
    • Family Cicadellidae, suborder Homoptera: numerous genera

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