eelworm

eel·worm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eel-wurm]
- /ˈilˌwɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eel-wurm]
- /ˈilˌwɜrm/

Definitions of eelworm word

noun eelworm any small nematode worm of the family Anguillulidae, including the minute vinegar eel, Anguillula aceti. 1
noun eelworm A nematode, especially a small soil nematode that can become a serious pest of crops and ornamental plants. 1
noun eelworm any of various nematode worms, esp the wheatworm and the vinegar eel 0
noun eelworm any of a large number of nematode worms that are either free-living or parasitic on plants 0
noun eelworm A nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels. 0

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Origin of eelworm

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; eel + worm

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Parts of speech for Eelworm

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eelworm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

eelworm usage trend in Literature

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