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measuringworm

meas·ur·ing·worm
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mezh-er-ing-wurm]
    • /ˈmɛʒ ər ɪŋˌwɜrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mezh-er-ing-wurm]
    • /ˈmɛʒ ər ɪŋˌwɜrm/

Definition of measuringworm word

  • noun measuringworm the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end. 1
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Origin of measuringworm

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; measuring + worm

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Parts of speech for Measuringworm

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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measuringworm popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% 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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