caddicefly

cad·dice·fly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kad-is-flahy]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌflaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kad-is-flahy]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌflaɪ/

Definitions of caddicefly word

abbreviation CADDICEFLY caddisfly. 1
noun plural caddicefly any of numerous aquatic insects constituting the order Trichoptera, having two pairs of membranous, often hairy wings and superficially resembling moths. 1

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Origin of caddicefly

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90; See origin at caddisworm, fly2

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caddicefly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.