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- US Pronunciation
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- [nok-choo-id]
- /ˈnɒk tʃu ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nok-choo-id]
- /ˈnɒk tʃu ɪd/
Definitions of noctuid word
- noun noctuid Also called owlet moth. any of numerous dull-colored moths of the family Noctuidae, the larvae of which include the armyworms and cutworms. 1
- adjective noctuid belonging or pertaining to the family Noctuidae. 1
- noun noctuid Any moth of the family Noctuidae. 1
- noun noctuid any nocturnal moth of the family Noctuidae: includes the underwings and antler moth 0
- adjective noctuid of, relating to, or belonging to the Noctuidae 0
- noun noctuid any of a large family (Noctuidae) of mostly dull-colored moths which fly at night and are attracted to lights, including underwing moths and others with very destructive larvae, as cutworms or army worms 0
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Origin of noctuid
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin Noctuidae, equivalent to Noctu(a) a genus of European moths (Latin noctua the little owl, probably noun use of feminine of *noctuus, equivalent to noct-, stem of nox night + -uus adj. suffix) + -idae -id2
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Parts of speech for Noctuid
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noctuid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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