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lygaeid

ly·gae·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-jee-id, lahy-jee-id]
    • /laɪˈdʒi ɪd, ˈlaɪ dʒi ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-jee-id, lahy-jee-id]
    • /laɪˈdʒi ɪd, ˈlaɪ dʒi ɪd/

Definitions of lygaeid word

  • noun lygaeid Also called lygaeid bug, lygus bug [lahy-guh s] /ˈlaɪ gəs/ (Show IPA). any of numerous, often brightly marked bugs of the family Lygaeidae, which feed on the juices of plants in both the larval and adult stages and are important pests of cultivated crops and some fruit trees. 1
  • adjective lygaeid belonging or pertaining to the family Lygaeidae. 1
  • noun lygaeid (zoology) Any member of the Lygaeidae. 1

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lygaeid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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