leaf insect

leaf in·sect

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef in-sekt]
- /lif ˈɪn sɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef in-sekt]
- /lif ˈɪn sɛkt/

Definitions of leaf insect words

noun leaf insect any of several orthopterous insects of the family Phillidae, of southern Asia and the East Indies, having a body that resembles a leaf in color and form. 1
noun leaf insect any of various mostly tropical Asian insects of the genus Phyllium and related genera, having a flattened leaflike body: order Phasmida 0
noun leaf insect any of a family (Phylliidae, order Phasmatoptera) of sluggish, winged insects that resemble leaves 0
noun leaf insect Any of the insects in the family Phylliidae, which mimic leaves. 0

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Origin of leaf insect

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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leaf insect popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

leaf insect usage trend in Literature

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