migratory locust
mi·gra·to·ry lo·cust
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee loh-kuh st]
- /ˈmaɪ grəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i ˈloʊ kəst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee loh-kuh st]
- /ˈmaɪ grəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i ˈloʊ kəst/
Definition of migratory locust words
- noun migratory locust any of several locusts that migrate in great swarms, especially Locusta migratoria, of Africa and Asia. 1
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Origin of migratory locust
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Migratory locust
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migratory locust 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 75% 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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