Meaning of the word katydid in English

What does katydid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

katydid

US /ˈkeɪ.tɪ.dɪd/
UK /ˈkeɪ.tɪ.dɪd/

Noun

a large, green, long-horned grasshopper of North America, the male of which produces a characteristic chirping sound

Example:
The sound of a katydid filled the warm summer night.
We tried to locate the katydid by following its distinctive call.