galliwasp

gal·li·wasp

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-wosp]
- /ˈgæl əˌwɒsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-wosp]
- /ˈgæl əˌwɒsp/

Definitions of galliwasp word

noun galliwasp any of numerous scaly marsh lizards of the genus Diploglossus, inhabiting Central America and the West Indies. 1
noun galliwasp A marsh lizard found in Central America and the Caribbean. 1
noun galliwasp any lizard of the Central American genus Diploglossus, esp D. monotropis of the Caribbean: family Anguidae 0
noun galliwasp any of a genus (Diploglossus, family Anguidae) of large, harmless lizards found in marshes in the West Indies and Central America 0
noun galliwasp a Caribbean lizardfish (Synodus foetens) 0

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Origin of galliwasp

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; earlier gallivache (1683), of unexplained orig.; apparently assimilated to gally, wasp

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galliwasp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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