dried-fruit beetle

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahyd-froot]
- /ˈdraɪdˈfrut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahyd-froot]
- /ˈdraɪdˈfrut/

Definition of dried-fruit beetle words

noun dried-fruit beetle a small beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus, of worldwide distribution, that infests ripe, dried, and fermenting fruits, especially figs and dates. 1

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Origin of dried-fruit beetle

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Dried-fruit beetle

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dried-fruit beetle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% 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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