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LOCUST [4 records]

Record 1 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

The locust pose, salabhasana (salabha = locust), is a powerful back bend to strengthen the entire lower back.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

La sauterelle, salabhasana (salabha = sauterelle), est une puissante flexion arrière pour renforcer tout le bas du dos.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A tree genus of North America, which belongs to the family Fabaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Genre d'arbres ou d'arbustes d'Amérique du Nord, de la famille des Fabaceae, et qui compte environ 8 espèces.

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
OBS

The term locust is used when referring to the insects of the family Acrididae, in a swarming phase.

CONT

Kenyan authorities are battling swarms of locusts, which are reported to have damaged crops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
CONT

Le terme locuste désigne plusieurs genres d'insectes de la famille des Acrididae, en phase migratoire (ou grégaire).

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

A further guided missile program to which MBB is devoting considerable attention is the project now known - in Germany - as KDAR (US designation LOCUST) but more familiar under its earlier name of Harassment Drone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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