orb weaver

orb weav·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awrb wee-ver]
- /ɔrb ˈwi vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awrb wee-ver]
- /ɔrb ˈwi vər/

Definition of orb weaver words

noun orb weaver any of numerous spiders of the family Argiopidae, characterized by loosely woven, spiraling webs that have support lines radiating outward from the center. 1

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Origin of orb weaver

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Orb weaver

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orb weaver popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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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