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Term: Dog-day Cicada

Description:

A dog-day cicada is a type of cicada insect belonging to the family Cicadidae. It is commonly found in North America, particularly during the summer months, and is known for its distinctive buzzing sound.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 - Insect:

1. The dog-day cicada emerges from underground after spending several years as a nymph.
2. During the hot summer afternoons, the sound of dog-day cicadas fills the air.
3. We spotted a dog-day cicada clinging to a tree trunk in the backyard.

Sense 2 - Time of Year:

1. The dog days of summer are often marked by the chorus of dog-day cicadas.
2. While enjoying a picnic in the park, we were surrounded by the humming of dog-day cicadas.
3. In many cultures, the arrival of dog-day cicadas signifies the height of summer.

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