threadworm

thread·worm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thred-wurm]
- /ˈθrɛdˌwɜrm/
- /ˈθre.dwɜːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thred-wurm]
- /ˈθrɛdˌwɜrm/

Definitions of threadworm word

noun threadworm any of various nematode worms, especially a pinworm. 1
noun threadworm any of various nematodes, esp the pinworm 0
noun threadworm a nematode or gordian worm 0

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Origin of threadworm

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; thread + worm

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Parts of speech for Threadworm

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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threadworm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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