plecopteran

ple·cop·ter·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pli-kop-ter-uh n]
- /plɪˈkɒp tər ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pli-kop-ter-uh n]
- /plɪˈkɒp tər ən/

Definitions of plecopteran word

adjective plecopteran Also, plecopterous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Plecoptera, comprising the stoneflies. 1
noun plecopteran a plecopteran insect; stonefly. 1
noun plecopteran a stonefly 0
adjective plecopteran relating to the order Plecoptera 0

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Origin of plecopteran

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin Plecopter(a) the order (< Greek plék(ein) to twine, twist + -o- -o- + -ptera, neuter plural of -pteros -pterous) + -an; so named in reference to the reticulated wings, which twist back upon themselves when the insect is resting

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plecopteran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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