Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhd-wurm]
- /ˈbʌdˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhd-wurm]
- /ˈbʌdˌwɜrm/
Definitions of budworm word
- noun budworm a larval pest that feeds on buds and leaves 3
- noun budworm a caterpillar that feeds on plant buds 3
- noun budworm any of several lepidopterous larvae, especially the spruce budworm, that attack the buds of plants. 1
- noun budworm Any of various moth caterpillars. 0
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Origin of budworm
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; bud1 + worm
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Parts of speech for Budworm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
budworm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
budworm usage trend in Literature
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