chalcidfly

chal·cid·fly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sid-flahy]
- /ˈkæl sɪdˌflaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sid-flahy]
- /ˈkæl sɪdˌflaɪ/

Definition of chalcidfly word

noun plural chalcidfly 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

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Origin of chalcidfly

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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chalcidfly 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 about 68% 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.