Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leef-hop-er]
- /ˈlifˌhɒp ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leef-hop-er]
- /ˈlifˌhɒp ər/
Definitions of leafhopper word
- noun leafhopper any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cicadellidae that suck plant juices, many being serious crop pests. 1
- noun leafhopper A small plant bug that is typically brightly colored and leaps when disturbed. It can be a serious crop pest in warm regions. 1
- noun leafhopper insect: type of cricket 1
- noun leafhopper any of a family (Cicadellidae) of homopteran insects that leap from one plant to another, sucking the juices and often transmitting plant diseases 0
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Origin of leafhopper
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; leaf + hopper
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Parts of speech for Leafhopper
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leafhopper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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