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- [lan-tern-flahy]
- /ˈlæn tərnˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lan-tern-flahy]
- /ˈlæn tərnˌflaɪ/
Definitions of lanternfly word
- noun plural lanternfly any of several large tropical insects of the family Fulgoridae, formerly thought to be luminescent. 1
- noun lanternfly Any of various insects in the family Fulgoridae, especially in the genera Fulgora and Pyrops, with brilliant coloration. 1
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Origin of lanternfly
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; lantern + fly2
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Parts of speech for Lanternfly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lanternfly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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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