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- [kal-sid-flahy]
- /ˈkæl sɪdˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-sid-flahy]
- /ˈkæl sɪdˌflaɪ/
Definitions of chalcid word
- noun chalcid any tiny hymenopterous insect of the family Chalcididae and related families, whose larvae are parasites of other insects 3
- noun chalcid any of a large family (Chalcididae) of very small wasps, either four-winged or wingless, many of whose larvae live as parasites in the eggs, larvae, or pupae of other insects 3
- adjective chalcid of these insects 3
- noun plural chalcid any of numerous small flies of the family Chalcididae, often having bright metallic coloration, the larvae of which are chiefly parasitic on various stages of other insects. 1
- noun chalcid A minute parasitic wasp of a large group whose members lay eggs inside the eggs of other insects. They typically have bright metallic coloration. 1
- noun chalcid Any of many small wasps, of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, having parasitic larvae. 0
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Origin of chalcid
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < Greek chalk(ós) copper, brass (with allusion to the coloration) + -id2 + fly2
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Parts of speech for Chalcid
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chalcid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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