Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kach-flahy]
- /ˈkætʃˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kach-flahy]
- /ˈkætʃˌflaɪ/
Definitions of catchfly word
- noun catchfly any of several caryophyllaceous plants of the genus Silene that have sticky calyxes and stems on which insects are sometimes trapped 3
- noun catchfly any of various plants (genus Silene) of the pink family, with sticky stems that can trap insects 3
- noun plural catchfly any of various plants, especially of the genera Silene and Lychnis, having a viscid secretion on the stem and calyx in which small insects are sometimes caught. 1
- noun catchfly A campion or similar plant of the pink family, with a sticky stem. 1
- noun catchfly Any of several unrelated plants that have sticky leaves on which flies become stuck; especially, the silenes or campions. 0
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Origin of catchfly
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; from phrase catch (the) fly
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Parts of speech for Catchfly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catchfly 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.
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.
catchfly usage trend in Literature
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