mexican fruitfly

Mexican fruitfly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈmɛk sɪ kən frˈuːtflaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈmɛk sɪ kən frˈuːtflaɪ/

Definition of mexican fruitfly words

noun mexican fruitfly a brightly colored fly, Anastrepha ludens, whose larvae are a serious pest chiefly of citrus fruits and mangoes in Mexico, Central America, and southern Texas. 1

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Origin of mexican fruitfly

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Mexican fruitfly

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mexican fruitfly popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% 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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