ground beetle
ground bee·tle
G g Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ground beet-l]
- /graʊnd ˈbit l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ground beet-l]
- /graʊnd ˈbit l/
Definitions of ground beetle words
- noun ground beetle any of numerous nocturnal, terrestrial beetles of the family Carabidae that feed chiefly on other insects. 1
- noun ground beetle any beetle of the family Carabidae, often found under logs, stones, etc, having long legs and a dark coloration 0
- noun ground beetle any beetle of the family Tenebrionidae, feeding on plants and plant products 0
- noun ground beetle any of various other beetles that live close to or beneath the ground 0
- noun ground beetle any of a large family (Carabidae) of nocturnal beetles that live under rocks, rubbish, etc. and prey on other insects 0
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Origin of ground beetle
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Ground beetle
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ground beetle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% 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.
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