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- [fil-uh k-seer-uh, fi-lok-ser-uh]
- /ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər ə, fɪˈlɒk sər ə/
- /ˌfɪ.lɒk.ˈsɪə.rə/
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- [fil-uh k-seer-uh, fi-lok-ser-uh]
- /ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər ə, fɪˈlɒk sər ə/
Definitions of phylloxera word
- noun plural phylloxera any of several plant lice of the genus Phylloxera, especially P. vitifoliae (grape phylloxera) which attacks the leaves and roots of grapevines. 1
- noun phylloxera any homopterous insect of the genus Phylloxera, such as P. vitifolia (or Viteus vitifolii) (vine phylloxera), typically feeding on plant juices, esp of vines: family Phylloxeridae 0
- noun phylloxera any of a family (Phylloxeridae) of homopteran insects that attack the leaves and roots of certain plants, including grapevines 0
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Origin of phylloxera
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < New Latin (1834) < Greek phyllo- phyllo- + xērá, feminine of xērós dry; so named in reference to the dessication of leaves caused by some species
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Parts of speech for Phylloxera
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phylloxera popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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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