lepidopteran

lep·i·dop·ter·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lep-i-dop-ter-uh n]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ən/
- /lˈepɪdˌɒptərən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-i-dop-ter-uh n]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ən/

Definitions of lepidopteran word

abbreviation LEPIDOPTERAN lepidopterous. 1
noun lepidopteran a lepidopterous insect. 1
noun lepidopteran Any insect of the order Lepidoptera; the butterflies and moths. 1
noun lepidopteran any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, typically having two pairs of wings covered with fragile scales, mouthparts specialized as a suctorial proboscis, and caterpillars as larvae: comprises the butterflies and moths 0
adjective lepidopteran of, relating to, or belonging to the order Lepidoptera 0
noun lepidopteran any of a large order (Lepidoptera) of insects, consisting of the butterflies and moths, characterized by two pairs of broad, membranous wings covered with very fine scales, often brightly colored: the larvae are caterpillars 0

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Origin of lepidopteran

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; Lepidopter(a) + -an

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Parts of speech for Lepidopteran

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lepidopteran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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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