As a proper noun mantis
is .
As a noun mand is
pine.
mantis
Alternative forms
* mantid
Noun
(en-noun)
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
Derived terms
* praying mantis
Anagrams
*
*
*
mand
English
Etymology 1
Introduced by B. F. Skinner.
Noun
(
en noun)
(psychology) A verbal operant in which the response is reinforced by a characteristic consequence and is therefore under the functional control of relevant conditions of deprivation or aversive stimulation.
Verb
(
en verb)
(psychology) To produce a mand (verbal operant).
Etymology 2
