damsel bug

dam·sel bug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dam-zuh l buhg]
- /ˈdæm zəl bʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dam-zuh l buhg]
- /ˈdæm zəl bʌg/

Definitions of damsel bug words

noun damsel bug any of various bugs of the carnivorous family Nabiidae, related to the bedbugs but feeding on other insects. The larvae of some species mimic and associate with ants 3
noun damsel bug any of various small predaceous bugs of the family Nabidae. 1
noun damsel bug predatory insect 1
noun damsel bug Any insect in the family Nabidae. 0

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damsel bug 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 65% 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.

damsel bug usage trend in Literature

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