Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance. / (regional, in Europe) A mantid of the species Mantis religiosa.

(archaic) Please explain (something the requester does not yet understand). / (idiomatic, usually sarcastic) Expressing incredulity, please explain (some claim or position the speaker doubts).

praying mantis (insect)

plural of praying mantis

plural of praying mantis

(intransitive, now rare) To resort to the help (of); to call on the support (of), especially to help prove an argument.

plural of praying mantid

prayer wheel

prayer wheel

Alternative form of plug and pray