саранча

Russian

Etymology

Perhaps from Romani charánchi (grasshopper).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [sərɐnʲˈt͡ɕa]
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Noun

саранча́ • (sarančá) f anim (genitive саранчи́, nominative plural саранчи́, genitive plural саранче́й)

  1. (zoology) locust
    Synonym: саранчу́к (sarančúk)

Usage notes

Usually used in the singular as a collective noun.

Declension

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