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- [lahr-vuh]
- /ˈlɑr və/
- /ˈlɑː.və/
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- [lahr-vuh]
- /ˈlɑr və/
Definitions of larvae word
- noun plural larvae Entomology. the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis. 1
- noun plural larvae any animal in an analogous immature form. 1
- noun plural larvae the young of any invertebrate animal. 1
- noun plural larvae larvae, Roman Antiquity. malignant ghosts, as lemures. 1
- noun larvae Plural form of larva. 1
- noun larvae plural of larva. 0
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Origin of larvae
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < New Latin; special use of Latin larva a ghost, specter, mask, skeleton; akin to Lares
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Parts of speech for Larvae
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larvae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for larvae
noun larvae
- canker — A canker is something evil that spreads and affects things or people.
- butterfly — A butterfly is an insect with large colourful wings and a thin body.
- moth — any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, generally distinguished from the butterflies by having feathery antennae and by having crepuscular or nocturnal habits.
- tractor — a powerful motor-driven vehicle with large, heavy treads, used for pulling farm machinery, other vehicles, etc.
- larva — Entomology. the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.
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