cuckoo spit
A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and…A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and serves as a protective covering.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and serves as a protective covering.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From appearing on plants at around the time that cuckoo birds return in the spring.From appearing on plants at around the time that cuckoo birds return in the spring.
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