weta

/ˈweɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, nocturnal, flightless insect native to New Zealand, related to the stick insect.

“The weta was a peculiar creature that my friend had seen in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • stick insect
  • wingless insect

Antonyms

  • flying insect
  • winged insect