rose-slug

ro·sé-slug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey sluhg]
- /roʊˈzeɪ slʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey sluhg]
- /roʊˈzeɪ slʌg/

Definition of rose-slug word

noun rose-slug the larva of any of several sawflies, especially Endelomyia aethiops or Cladius isomerus, that skeletonize the foliage of roses. 1

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Origin of rose-slug

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Rose-slug

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rose-slug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.