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oriental fruit moth

o·ri·en·tal fruit moth
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-ee-en-tl, ohr‐ froot mawth, moth]
    • /ˌɔr iˈɛn tl, ˌoʊr‐ frut mɔθ, mɒθ/
    • /ˈɔː.ri.ənt fruːt mɒθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-ee-en-tl, ohr‐ froot mawth, moth]
    • /ˌɔr iˈɛn tl, ˌoʊr‐ frut mɔθ, mɒθ/

Definition of oriental fruit moth words

  • noun oriental fruit moth a moth, Grapholitha molesta, introduced into the U.S. from Asia, the larvae of which infest and feed on the twigs and fruits of peach, plum, and related trees. 1
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Origin of oriental fruit moth

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25

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oriental fruit moth 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 67% 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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