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- [kad-is-flahy]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kad-is-flahy]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌflaɪ/
Definitions of caddisfly word
- noun caddisfly any small mothlike insect of the order Trichoptera, having two pairs of hairy wings and aquatic larvae (caddisworms) 3
- noun plural caddisfly any of numerous aquatic insects constituting the order Trichoptera, having two pairs of membranous, often hairy wings and superficially resembling moths. 1
- noun caddisfly Alternative spelling of caddis fly. 1
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Origin of caddisfly
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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Parts of speech for Caddisfly
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caddisfly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is a caddisfly?
- what do caddisfly larvae eat?
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