Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
sawyer , 6, and weta-punga.
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- noun Any of about 70
insect species endemic toNew Zealand , resemblingkatydids orcrickets .
Etymologies
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Examples
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A weta is a giant bush cricket native to New Zealand.
EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Heavenly Sword Review: 7.0 at IGN 2007
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The researchers speculate that the cave "weta" may be a new species, even genus of the group.
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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"By reducing possum predation, the survival rates for native birds, lizards and invertebrates such as weta are significantly better - and fewer possums means a healthier forest and shrubland habitat," she said.
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"By reducing possum predation, the survival rates for native birds, lizards and invertebrates such as weta are significantly better - and fewer possums means a healthier forest and shrubland habitat," she said.
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The giant weta is a cricket-like creature with a wingspan of close to seven inches.
Giant Weta, World's Largest Insect, Photographed In New Zealand (PHOTO) 2011
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I can say without scorn now (hopefully) that the hobbit would rule in 3-D with next gen weta magic!
Guillermo del Toro Confirms Hobbit 3D Discussions | /Film 2010
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Moffett, 53, located the weta in a tree and proceeded to feed her a carrot.
Giant Weta, World's Largest Insect, Photographed In New Zealand (PHOTO) 2011
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The one in the picture full image below, isn't just the largest weta, it's the world's largest insect ever photographed.
Giant Weta, World's Largest Insect, Photographed In New Zealand (PHOTO) 2011
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Gohst Rider: I am agree too that the 3D fire was a big mistake and it didn't look good but believe me there is no film that they made a 3D realistic fire … it is impossible for now … even weta and ILM use real scan fire and mixed in 2D ….
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And Makeup and special effectswise he's covered by weta.
Guillermo del Toro's First Official Hobbit Interview « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Wikipedia:
Weta are around 70 insect species endemic to the New Zealand archipelago. Weta are large by insect standards, in fact some species are among the largest and heaviest in the world. Their physical appearance is that of a cross between a cockroach and a cricket with the addition of large legs. The name comes from the M�?ori language word 'wēt�?'.
December 3, 2008
john commented on the word weta
If you suffer from Acarophobia or other insect fears, *do not* click image search.
December 4, 2008
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Wingnut Educational Television Awards.
December 4, 2008
fbharjo commented on the word weta
'breakfast of champion'?
September 21, 2009