bombycid

bom·by·cid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-buh-sid]
- /ˈbɒm bə sɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-buh-sid]
- /ˈbɒm bə sɪd/

Definitions of bombycid word

noun bombycid any moth, including the silkworm moth, of the family Bombycidae, most of which occur in Africa and SE Asia 3
adjective bombycid of, relating to, or belonging to the Bombycidae 3
noun bombycid any of a family (Bombycidae) of moths found chiefly in tropical regions, as the silkworm moth 3
noun bombycid a moth of the family Bombycidae, comprising a single species, Bombyx mori, the Chinese silkworm moth. 1
adjective bombycid belonging or pertaining to the family Bombycidae. 1
noun bombycid (zoology) Any of the moths of the family Bombycidae. 0

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bombycid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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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