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lace bug

lace bug
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [leys buhg]
    • /leɪs bʌg/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [leys buhg]
    • /leɪs bʌg/

Definitions of lace bug words

  • noun lace bug any of several bugs of the family Tingidae, characterized by a lacy pattern of ridges on the head, thorax, and wings, and feeding on the leaves of oak, birch, sycamore, etc. 1
  • noun lace bug a small bug of the family Tingidae, having a delicate pattern in the wing venation. They are plant feeders and include the thistle lace bugs (Tingis cardui and T. ampliata) and the rhododendron bug (Stephanitis rhododendri) 0
  • noun lace bug Any insect in the family Tingidae, named for the lace-like appearance of the wings and pronotum. 0

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Origin of lace bug

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Lace bug

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lace bug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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