barklouse

bark·louse

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahrk-lous]
- /ˈbɑrkˌlaʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahrk-lous]
- /ˈbɑrkˌlaʊs/

Definitions of barklouse word

noun plural barklouse any of numerous insects of the order Psocoptera that live on the bark of trees and other plants. 1
noun barklouse Synonym of booklouse. 0

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Origin of barklouse

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; bark2 + louse

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Parts of speech for Barklouse

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barklouse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

barklouse usage trend in Literature

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