cactus moth

cac·tus moth

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kak-tuh s mawth, moth]
- /ˈkæk təs mɔθ, mɒθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kak-tuh s mawth, moth]
- /ˈkæk təs mɔθ, mɒθ/

Definition of cactus moth words

noun cactus moth a moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, native to South America and introduced into Australia to control prickly pear cactus, on which the larvae feed. 1

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cactus moth 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 66% 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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