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potato psyllid

po·ta·to jumping plant louse
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-tey-toh, -tuh sil-uh]
    • /pəˈteɪ toʊ, -tə ˈsɪl ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-tey-toh, -tuh sil-uh]
    • /pəˈteɪ toʊ, -tə ˈsɪl ə/

Definition of potato psyllid words

  • noun potato psyllid a tiny homopterous insect, Paratrioza cockerelli, occurring in some areas of the western U.S., western Canada, and Mexico: a serious pest to potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, the nymphs acting as vectors in the transmission of psyllid yellows. 1
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Origin of potato psyllid

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Potato psyllid

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potato psyllid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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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