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corn rootworm

corn root·worm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrn root-wurm, roo t-]
    • /kɔrn ˈrutˌwɜrm, ˈrʊt-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrn root-wurm, roo t-]
    • /kɔrn ˈrutˌwɜrm, ˈrʊt-/

Definition of corn rootworm words

  • noun corn rootworm the larva of any of several leaf beetles of the genus Diabrotica that feeds on roots and underground stems: an agricultural pest, especially of corn. 1

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Origin of corn rootworm

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Corn rootworm

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corn rootworm popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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