leaf beetle

leaf bee·tle

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef beet-l]
- /lif ˈbit l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef beet-l]
- /lif ˈbit l/

Definitions of leaf beetle words

noun leaf beetle any of numerous, often brightly colored beetles of the family Chrysomelidae, that feed on the leaves of plants, the larvae of which infest the roots, stem, and leaves. 1
noun leaf beetle any of a large family of beetles (Chrysomelidae) that includes more than 25,000 species, mostly leaf feeders and mostly brightly coloured, with a metallic sheen. It includes the notorious Colorado beetle, the bloody-nosed beetle and the flea beetles (Phyllotreta species) which attack young cabbage plants 0
noun leaf beetle Any of very many brightly-coloured beetles, of the family Chrysomelidae, that feed on plant leaves. 0

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Origin of leaf beetle

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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leaf beetle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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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