Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-der-flahy]
- /ˈɔl dərˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awl-der-flahy]
- /ˈɔl dərˌflaɪ/
Definitions of alderfly word
- noun alderfly any of various neuropterous insects of the widely distributed group Sialoidea, such as Sialis lutaria, that have large broad-based hind wings, produce aquatic larvae, and occur near water 3
- noun alderfly any of a family (Sialidae) of weak-flying neuropteran insects found near running water and having aquatic larvae that are often used as fishing bait 3
- noun plural alderfly any of several dark-colored neuropterous insects of the family Sialidae, the larvae of which are aquatic and predacious on other aquatic insects. 1
- noun alderfly A brownish flylike insect that lives near water and has predatory aquatic larvae. 1
- noun alderfly A member of any one of the sixty-six species of the Sialidae family of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings. 0
- noun alderfly (fishing) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body of peacock harl, and black legs. 0
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Origin of alderfly
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; alder + fly2
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Parts of speech for Alderfly
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alderfly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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