lepidoptery

lep·i·dop·ter·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp təˈrɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp təˈrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of lepidoptery word

noun lepidoptery the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths. 1
noun lepidoptery The scientific study of the lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). 1
noun lepidoptery The hobby of butterfly collecting. 0
noun lepidoptery lepidopterology. 0

See all 4 definitions of lepidoptery

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Origin of lepidoptery

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; Lepidopter(a) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Lepidoptery

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lepidoptery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

lepidoptery usage trend in Literature

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