bagworm

bag·worm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bag-wurm]
- /ˈbægˌwɜrm/
- /bˈaɡwɜːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bag-wurm]
- /ˈbægˌwɜrm/

Definitions of bagworm word

noun bagworm the larva of moths of the family Psychidae, which forms a protective case of silk covered with grass, leaves, etc 3
noun bagworm any of a family (Psychidae) of moths with larvae that build cocoons shaped like bags and feed on the leaves of various trees: the wingless, legless adult females continue to live within the casing 3
noun bagworm any moth of the family Psychidae in its caterpillar phase, in which it wraps itself in a bag of silk, leaves, etc. 1
noun bagworm A drab moth, the caterpillar and flightless female of which live in a portable protective case constructed out of plant debris. 1
noun bagworm A member of the family Psychidae of the Lepidoptera. 0
noun bagworm (proscribed) Eastern tent caterpillar. 0

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Origin of bagworm

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65; bag + worm

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Parts of speech for Bagworm

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bagworm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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