alder fly

al·der fly

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-der flahy]
- /ˈɔl dər flaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-der flahy]
- /ˈɔl dər flaɪ/

Definition of alder fly words

noun plural alder fly any of several dark-colored neuropterous insects of the family Sialidae, the larvae of which are aquatic and predacious on other aquatic insects. 1

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Origin of alder fly

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; alder + fly2

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alder fly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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