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- [kur-uh nt-wurm, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr əntˌwɜrm, ˈkʌr-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-uh nt-wurm, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr əntˌwɜrm, ˈkʌr-/
Definition of currantworm word
- noun currantworm the larva of any of several insects, as a sawfly, Nematus ribesii (imported currantworm) which infests and feeds on the leaves and fruit of currants. 1
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Origin of currantworm
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; currant + worm
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Parts of speech for Currantworm
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currantworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
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