noun

• A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.
• In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.
• In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera.
• A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.
• (figuratively) A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.
• (music) In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.