conenose

cone·nose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohn-nohz]
- /ˈkoʊnˌnoʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohn-nohz]
- /ˈkoʊnˌnoʊz/

Definitions of conenose word

noun conenose any of several large bloodsucking bugs of the genus Triatoma 3
noun conenose any of certain hemipteran insects (family Reduviidae) with a conelike base on the sucking beak, esp. a bloodsucking genus (Triatoma) that sometimes transmits parasites: found in the S U.S. and tropical America 3
noun conenose any of several bloodsucking assassin bugs of the genus Triatoma, some of which inflict a painful bite and serve as vectors of Chagas' disease. 1
noun conenose conenose bug. 0

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Origin of conenose

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; cone + nose

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Parts of speech for Conenose

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conenose popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

conenose usage trend in Literature

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