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PRONUNCIATION OF LOCUSTA

locusta  [ləʊˈkʌstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOCUSTA

noun
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verb
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Locusta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOCUSTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Locusta

Locusta was notorious in Ancient Rome for her skill in concocting poisons. According to ancient historians, in AD 54 Locusta was hired by Agrippina the Younger to supply a poisoned dish of mushrooms for the murder of Emperor Claudius. In 55, she was convicted of poisoning another victim, but Nero rescued her from execution and in return called upon her to supply poison to murder Britannicus. Nero rewarded her with a vast estate and even sent pupils to her. When Nero fled Rome, he acquired poison from Locusta for his own use, but ultimately died by other means. After Nero's suicide, Locusta was condemned to die by the emperor Galba during his brief reign, which ended 15 January AD 69. Locusta's career is described by the ancient historians Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio. Juvenal also mentions Locusta in Book 1, line 71 of his Satires. In The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas the poisoner Madame de Villefort is frequently compared to Locusta and one of the chapters is entitled 'Locusta'.

Definition of locusta in the English dictionary

The definition of locusta in the dictionary is a flower cluster unit or spikelet of grasses.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOCUSTA


Augusta
ɔːˈɡʌstə
blockbuster
ˈblɒkˌbʌstə
bluster
ˈblʌstə
buster
ˈbʌstə
cluster
ˈklʌstə
crusta
ˈkrʌstə
Custer
ˈkʌstə
duster
ˈdʌstə
filibuster
ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstə
fluster
ˈflʌstə
frusta
ˈfrʌstə
lackluster
ˈlækˌlʌstə
lacklustre
ˈlækˌlʌstə
luster
ˈlʌstə
lustre
ˈlʌstə
muster
ˈmʌstə
robusta
rəʊˈbʌstə
supercluster
ˈsuːpərˌklʌstə
thruster
ˈθrʌstə
truster
ˈtrʌstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOCUSTA

loculicidal
loculus
locum
locum tenens
locum tenentes
locuplete
locus
locus classicus
locus sigilli
locus standi
locust
locust bean
locust bird
locust tree
locust-like
locustal
locution
locutionary
locutionary act
locutory

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOCUSTA

Aosta
basta
Batista
Boa Vista
Bracara Augusta
Caesaraugusta
cesta
costa
cuesta
Famagusta
fashionista
festa
fiesta
gangsta
lincrusta
pasta
Rasta
testa
turista
vista

Synonyms and antonyms of locusta in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «locusta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOCUSTA

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飞蝗
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locusta
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locusta
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locusta
380 millions of speakers
ar

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الجراد
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Locusta
278 millions of speakers

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locusta
270 millions of speakers

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locusta
260 millions of speakers

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locusta
220 millions of speakers

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Locusta
190 millions of speakers

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locusta
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Translator English - Japanese

小穂
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locusta
85 millions of speakers

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Locusta
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Translator English - Vietnamese

locusta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

locusta
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टिकर्स्ट
75 millions of speakers

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çekirgesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Locusta
65 millions of speakers

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locusta
50 millions of speakers

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Locusta
40 millions of speakers

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locusta
30 millions of speakers
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Locusta
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

locusta
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Translator English - Swedish

locusta
10 millions of speakers
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Locusta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of locusta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCUSTA»

The term «locusta» is regularly used and occupies the 60.853 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCUSTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about locusta

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOCUSTA»

Discover the use of locusta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to locusta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Notes on the Locusta: Septentrionalis Americanae Decem Septima
Septentrionalis Americanae Decem Septima Nathaniel Potter. substantive ; the word rerr^ being synonymous with cicada. Those great masters have been imitated by all their successors, and have taken the Gryllus Migratorius, the great  ...
Nathaniel Potter, 1839
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Annotated Catalogue of African Grasshoppers: Supplement
95 96 97 98 99 6 6 6 Q LOCUSTA Linnaeus 1758 [p. 572] 20. Locusta Dirsh 1963a: 246, 277. 21. Locusta Dirsh 1965: 399, 483. Desc. 20, 21. migratoria ( Linnaeus 1758) [p. 573] Locusta migratoria Volkonsky 1939: 194, 1 pl., 1 fig. Locusta ...
Henry Bennett Johnston, 1968
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Catalogue of the Specimens of Dermaptera Saltatoria and ...
308, pi. 22, f. 5 — Gryllus elegans, Germ. Faune Ins. Fur. 20, pi. 20, 21 — Locusta elegans, Steph. IIl. Mand. vi. 22 — Locusta tricarinata? Steph. IIl. Mand. vi. 23— Gryllus dorsatus, var. c. d. g. Zett. Orth. Suec. 84 — Stenobothrus elegans, Fisch.
British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Zoology, John Edward Gray, 1870
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Orthoptera of northeastern America: with especial reference ...
Locusta abortiva Harrls=Chla:altis conspersa (Harr.) 215 Locusta apiculata Harris= Hippiscus apiculatus (Harr.) 264 Locusta camellilolia FabricAus= Pterophylla camellifolia (Fabr. ) 406 Locusta carolinus Linnaeus=Di.ssosfeira carolina (Linn.) ...
Willis Stanley Blatchley, 1920
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Vegetables
Authors C.H. Bosch VALERIANELLA LOCUSTA (L.) Laterr. Protologue Fl. bordel. , ed. 2: 93 (1821). Family Valerianaceae Chromosome number 2n = 16 Synonyms Valerianella olitoria (L.) Pollich (1826). Vernacular names Cornsalad, lamb's ...
G. J. H. Grubben, 2004
6
The Flames of Rome: A Novel
I condemn you to death, Locusta. And you, Pollio, will follow her if you can't—” “ Forgive me, Caesar!” Locusta had fallen on her knees before him. “Give me another chance! The next preparation will bea rapid poison whichcannot fail.
Paul L. Maier, 1995
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Report of the International polar expedition to Point ...
1767 i Cancer locusta, Linno j Systcma Naturar, ed. 12ma, p. 1055. 1767 j Cancer pulex, Linno ! Ibidem. 1774 | Cancer pulex, Phipps : Voyage, &c, App.. p. 193. 1775 j Gammarus locusta, J. C. Fabricius ' Systema cntomologiiF. 1780 j Oniscus ...
Patrick Henry Ray, John Murdoch, Charles Valentine Riley, 1885
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Catalogue of the Specimens of Dermaptera Saltatoria in the ...
LoCUSTA CAUUATA. Locusta i-auilata, Charp. Orth. pl. 33. Fisch. Orth. Eur. 252, pi. 14, f. 7 — Loeusta lnngicauda, Eoersm. Addit. pi. A, f. 2. Kelch. Orth. Schles.P — Locusia prasina, Kollar, Kelch. Orth. Schles.P— Conoce- phalus Koleneiii ?
Francis Walker, 1869
9
Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fifth Edition
Horace tells of the professional poisoner Canidia, who with Martina and Locusta became the infamous trio of women poisoners in Roman times. Locusta in particular gained infamy as a poisoner in Rome. Convicted of multiple crimes under ...
A. Wallace Hayes, 2007
10
Legends, Monsters, or Serial Murderers?: The Real Story ...
It was said that Locusta killed for profit but also for personal enjoyment.51 A final motive might be considered: alchemy. We have already recognized the prevalent public perception that alchemy could alter materials and turn lead into gold, ...
Dirk C. Gibson, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOCUSTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term locusta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Donald Sutherland, 80 anni da Casanova a presidente Snow - Foto
E ancora ne Il giorno della locusta (1974), in Assassinio sul ponte (1975) e in La notte dell'aquila (1976). Ha lavorato con Claude Chabrol in ... «Panorama, Jul 15»
2
Vers la commercialisation des grillons et des sauterelles
... du criquet migrateur (locusta migratoria). L'OSAV s'est limité pour l'heure aux trois espèces les plus connues parmi les amateurs d'insectes. «Le Matin Online, Jun 15»
3
Into the Woods: Natalie Frank's Fairy Tales
... drawing of a lettuce munching woman (in the Grimm version Rapunzel's mother is obsessed with valerianella locusta a.k.a. rapunzel) giving ... «ARTnews, May 15»
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Scientists plan to cut insect pests down to size by turning their own …
Locusts – Locusta migratoria and Schistocerca gregaria, alien swarming agricultural pest of the Southern Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and ... «Phys.Org, Apr 15»
5
Rock from our neighbours
For example, just after listening to some demo track of Finalmente a Casa, one of the biggest Italian booking agencies, Locusta, asked us to ... «Times of Malta, Apr 15»
6
Plant now, save later
... (but not Cavolo Nero), corn salad or mache (Valerianella locusta), miner's lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) and mustard spinach (komatsuna). «Otago Daily Times, Mar 15»
7
DISSOLUTION gives a satisfying and definitive ending to Ripley …
Facehugger designed by Locusta Art. Synopsis: A rescue mission to the Predator planet is is organized by the Weyland-Yutani Company. «moviepilot.com, Jan 15»
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Norway Sea Lice Pesticides Exceeding UK Environmental Health …
The researchers collected sediment and water samples, as well as blue mussels (Mytilus edulis), shrimp-like amphipods (Gammarus locusta), ... «TheFishSite.com, Oct 14»
9
Comic Book Review – 2000AD Prog #1899
... on a hill, enjoying figs as Locusta is seized by a mob attempting to flee the city and later the extremely horrible demise of Caesar at the hands ... «Flickering Myth, Sep 14»
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Meet L. Frank Baum, the man behind the curtain
... puns and wisecracks,” wrote Katharine Rogers in “L. Frank Baum, Creator of Oz.” Characters included Locusta, the good witch of the north, ... «Kansas City Star, Aug 14»

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