japanese beetle
Jap·a·nese bee·tle
J j Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jap-uh-neez, -nees beet-l]
- /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis ˈbit l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jap-uh-neez, -nees beet-l]
- /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis ˈbit l/
Definitions of japanese beetle words
- noun japanese beetle a small beetle, Popillia japonica, of the scarab family, introduced into the eastern U.S. from Japan, the adult of which feeds on the foliage of fruit and other trees, and the larva of which feeds on plant roots. 1
- noun japanese beetle insect: pest 1
- noun japanese beetle a scarabaeid beetle, Popillia japonica, that eats the leaves and fruits of various plants: accidentally introduced into the US from Japan 0
- noun japanese beetle a shiny, green-and-brown scarab beetle (Popillia japonica), orig. from Japan, which eats leaves, fruits, grasses, and roses and is damaging to crops 0
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Origin of japanese beetle
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20
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Parts of speech for Japanese beetle
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japanese beetle 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 70% 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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