acridid
/ˈakrɪdɪd/(also acridiid) Entomology
noun
An orthopteran insect of the family Acrididae, which includes locusts and typical (short-horned) grasshoppers.
adjective
Designating orthopteran insects of the family Acrididae; of or relating to these insects.
Origin
Late 19th century. From scientific Latin Acrida, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Acridiidae, family name.