squash bug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwosh, skwawsh buhg]
- /skwɒʃ, skwɔʃ bʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwosh, skwawsh buhg]
- /skwɒʃ, skwɔʃ bʌg/

Definitions of squash bug words

noun squash bug a dark-brown bug, Anasa tristis, that sucks the sap from the leaves of squash, pumpkin, and other plants of the gourd family. 1
noun squash bug any of various heteropterous insects of the family Coreidae, esp a North American species, Anasa tristis, which is a pest of squash, pumpkin, and related plants 0
noun squash bug a large, dark-colored hemipteran insect (Anasa tristis) that attacks squash vines and similar plants 0

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Origin of squash bug

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Squash bug

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squash bug popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

squash bug usage trend in Literature

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