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- [kad-is-wurm]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kad-is-wurm]
- /ˈkæd ɪsˌwɜrm/
Definitions of caddisworm word
- noun caddisworm the aquatic larva of a caddis fly, which constructs a protective case around itself made of silk, sand, stones, etc 3
- noun caddisworm the aquatic larva of a caddisfly, having an armored head and a pair of abdominal hooks, and typically living in a case built from sand or plant debris. 1
- noun caddisworm The larva of the caddis fly. 1
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Origin of caddisworm
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; caddis (perhaps plural, taken as singular, of caddy, diminutive of cad larva, ghost) + worm
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Parts of speech for Caddisworm
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caddisworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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