pickleworm

pick·le·worm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-uh l-wurm]
- /ˈpɪk əlˌwɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-uh l-wurm]
- /ˈpɪk əlˌwɜrm/

Definition of pickleworm word

noun pickleworm the larva of a pyralid moth, Diaphania nitidalis, that bores into the stem and fruit of squash, cucumber, and other cucurbitaceous plants. 1

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Origin of pickleworm

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; pickle1 + worm

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Parts of speech for Pickleworm

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pickleworm 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 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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