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- US Pronunciation
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- [stohn-flahy]
- /ˈstoʊnˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stohn-flahy]
- /ˈstoʊnˌflaɪ/
Definitions of stonefly word
- noun plural stonefly any of numerous dull-colored primitive aquatic insects of the order Plecoptera, having a distinctive flattened body shape: a major food source for game fish, especially bass and trout, which makes them popular as models for fishing flies. 1
- noun stonefly any insect of the order Plecoptera, in which the larvae are aquatic, living beneath stones, and the adults have long antennae and two pairs of large wings and occur near water 0
- noun stonefly any of an order (Plecoptera) of soft-bodied, winged insects whose nymphs live under stones in swift streams: often used as bait in fishing 0
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Origin of stonefly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, stonefly is from the late Middle English word ston flie. See stone, fly2
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Parts of speech for Stonefly
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stonefly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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