ailanthus silkworm

ai·lan·thus silk·worm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-lan-thuh s silk-wurm]
- /eɪˈlæn θəs ˈsɪlkˌwɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-lan-thuh s silk-wurm]
- /eɪˈlæn θəs ˈsɪlkˌwɜrm/

Definition of ailanthus silkworm words

noun ailanthus silkworm a green silkworm, Samia walkeri, introduced into the U.S. from China, that feeds on the leaves of the ailanthus. 1

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Origin of ailanthus silkworm

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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ailanthus silkworm popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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