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granary weevil

gra·na·ry wee·vil
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grey-nuh-ree, gran-uh- wee-vuh l]
    • /ˈgreɪ nə ri, ˈgræn ə- ˈwi vəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grey-nuh-ree, gran-uh- wee-vuh l]
    • /ˈgreɪ nə ri, ˈgræn ə- ˈwi vəl/

Definition of granary weevil words

  • noun granary weevil a reddish-brown weevil, Sitophilus granarius, that infests stored grain. 1
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Origin of granary weevil

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50

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granary weevil popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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