pea weevil
pea wee·vil
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pee wee-vuh l]
- /pi ˈwi vəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pee wee-vuh l]
- /pi ˈwi vəl/
Definition of pea weevil words
- noun pea weevil a seed beetle, Bruchus pisorum, the larvae of which live in and feed on the seeds of the pea plant. 1
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Origin of pea weevil
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45
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Parts of speech for Pea weevil
noun
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pea weevil popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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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