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armyworm

ar·my·worm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-mee-wurm]
    • /ˈɑr miˌwɜrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-mee-wurm]
    • /ˈɑr miˌwɜrm/

Definitions of armyworm word

  • noun armyworm the caterpillar of a widely distributed noctuid moth, Leucania unipuncta, which travels in vast hordes and is a serious pest of cereal crops in North America 3
  • noun armyworm any of various similar caterpillars 3
  • noun armyworm the caterpillar of a noctuid moth, Pseudaletia unipuncta, that often travels in large numbers over a region, destroying crops of wheat, corn, etc. 1
  • noun armyworm any of the larvae of several related moths having similar habits. 1
  • noun armyworm The larva of any of the Spodoptera genus of noctuid moth, which typically feed in large, destructive groups. 1

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Origin of armyworm

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1735-45; army + worm

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Parts of speech for Armyworm

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armyworm 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 54% 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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