digger wasp

dig·ger wasp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dig-er wosp]
- /ˈdɪg ər wɒsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dig-er wosp]
- /ˈdɪg ər wɒsp/

Definitions of digger wasp words

noun digger wasp any of numerous solitary wasps of the family Sphecidae, which excavate nests in soil, wood, etc., and provision them with prey paralyzed by stinging. 1
noun digger wasp any solitary wasp of the families Sphecidae and Pamphilidae that digs nest holes in the ground, rotten wood, or a hollow stem and stocks them with live insects for the larvae 0
noun digger wasp any of various wasps from several families, that lay eggs on caterpillars, spiders, etc. that they have paralyzed and buried in nests dug in the ground 0
noun digger wasp Any of several solitary, predatory wasps, of the family Sphecidae, that nest in the soil. 0

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Origin of digger wasp

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Digger wasp

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digger wasp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

digger wasp usage trend in Literature

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