corn rootworm
corn root·worm
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kawrn root-wurm, roo t-]
- /kɔrn ˈrutˌwɜrm, ˈrʊt-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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