hessian fly

Hes·sian fly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hesh-uh n flahy]
- /ˈhɛʃ ən flaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hesh-uh n flahy]
- /ˈhɛʃ ən flaɪ/

Definitions of hessian fly words

noun hessian fly a small fly, Phytophaga destructor, the larvae of which feed on the stems of wheat and other grasses. 1
noun hessian fly a small dipterous fly, Mayetiola destructor, whose larvae damage wheat, barley, and rye: family Cecidomyidae (gall midges) 0
noun hessian fly a small gall midge (Mayetiola destructor) whose larvae destroy wheat crops 0

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Origin of hessian fly

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90

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Parts of speech for Hessian fly

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hessian fly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

hessian fly usage trend in Literature

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