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periodical cicada

pe·ri·od·i·cal ci·ca·da
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [peer-ee-od-i-kuh l si-key-duh, -kah-]
    • /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪ kəl sɪˈkeɪ də, -ˈkɑ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [peer-ee-od-i-kuh l si-key-duh, -kah-]
    • /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪ kəl sɪˈkeɪ də, -ˈkɑ-/

Definition of periodical cicada words

  • noun periodical cicada seventeen-year locust. 1
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Origin of periodical cicada

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Periodical cicada

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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periodical cicada popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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Synonyms for periodical cicada

noun periodical cicada

  • cicada — A cicada is a large insect that lives in hot countries and makes a loud high-pitched noise.
  • cicala — cicada.
  • dog-day cicada — any of several cicadas of the genus Tibicen, that have distinctive songs commonly heard during July and August.
All 3 Synonyms of periodical cicada

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