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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawrn-wurm]
- /ˈhɔrnˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawrn-wurm]
- /ˈhɔrnˌwɜrm/
Definitions of hornworm word
- noun hornworm the larva of any of several hawk moths, having a hornlike process at the rear of the abdomen. 1
- noun hornworm The caterpillar of a hawk moth, having a spike or “ horn ” on its tail. 1
- noun hornworm the hawk-moth caterpillar 0
- noun hornworm the caterpillar of various hawk moths, with a horny growth on the last segment 0
- noun hornworm A species of moth, Manduca sexta. 0
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Origin of hornworm
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1670-80; horn + worm
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Parts of speech for Hornworm
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hornworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hornworm usage trend in Literature
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- what is a hornworm?
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- how to control tomato hornworm?
- how to make hornworm food?
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