leopard moth
leop·ard moth
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lep-erd mawth, moth]
- /ˈlɛp ərd mɔθ, mɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lep-erd mawth, moth]
- /ˈlɛp ərd mɔθ, mɒθ/
Definitions of leopard moth words
- noun leopard moth a moth, Zeuzera pyrina, having white wings spotted with black and larvae that bore into the wood of various trees and shrubs. 1
- noun leopard moth a nocturnal European moth, Zeuzera pyrina, having white wings and body, both marked with black spots: family Cossidae 0
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Origin of leopard moth
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
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leopard moth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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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