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- [lep-i-dop-ter-uh]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ə/
- /lˈepɪdˌɒptərə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lep-i-dop-ter-uh]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ə/
Definitions of lepidoptera word
- noun lepidoptera the order comprising the lepidopterous insects. 1
- noun plural lepidoptera any lepidopterous insect. 1
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Origin of lepidoptera
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < New Latin; plural of lepidopteron
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Parts of speech for Lepidoptera
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lepidoptera popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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