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单词 Hottentot god
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Definition of Hottentot god in English:

Hottentot god

(also Hottentot's god)
noun
South African
  • The praying mantis, said to have been formerly venerated by the Khoesan peoples.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Georg Forster (1754–1794), traveller and naturalist.

 
 

Definition of Hottentot god in US English:

Hottentot god

(also Hottentot's god)
noun
South African
  • The praying mantis, said to have been formerly venerated by the Khoesan peoples.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Georg Forster (1754–1794), traveller and naturalist.

 
 
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