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hop⋅per⋅grass

[hop-er-gras, -grahs]
–noun Chiefly Southern U.S.
grasshopper (def. 1).
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grass·hop·per   (grās'hŏp'ər)   
n.  
  1. Any of numerous orthopteran insects of the families Locustidae (or Acrididae) and Tettigoniidae, often destructive to plants and characteristically having long, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping. Also called regionally hoppergrass.

  2. A light, usually unarmed airplane used for liaison and scouting.

  3. A cocktail consisting of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.

hop·per·grass   (hŏp'ər-grās')   
n.   Chiefly Southern U.S.
See grasshopper. See Regional Note at everwhere.
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