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codling

cod·ling
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kod-ling]
    • /ˈkɒd lɪŋ/
    • /ˈkɒd.l̩.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kod-ling]
    • /ˈkɒd lɪŋ/

Definitions of codling word

  • noun codling any of several varieties of long tapering apples used for cooking 3
  • noun codling any unripe apple 3
  • noun codling a codfish, esp a young one 3
  • noun codling a young cod 3
  • noun codling hake 3
  • noun codling a variety of elongated apple 3

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Origin of codling

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English querdling, equivalent to querd (of obscure origin) + -ling -ling1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Codling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

codling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

codling usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with codling

  • when to spray apple trees for codling moth?
  • how to prevent codling moth in apple trees?
  • what is a codling?
  • how to control codling moth on apple trees?
  • how to get rid of codling moth?

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