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- [gahr-dn web-wurm]
- /ˈgɑr dn ˈwɛbˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahr-dn web-wurm]
- /ˈgɑr dn ˈwɛbˌwɜrm/
Definition of garden webworm words
- noun garden webworm the larva of any of several moths, as Hyphantria cunea (fall webworm) or Loxostege similalis (garden webworm) which spins a web over the foliage on which it feeds. 1
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Origin of garden webworm
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; web + worm
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Parts of speech for Garden webworm
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garden webworm popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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