tiger beetle

ti·ger bee·tle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahy-ger beet-l]
- /ˈtaɪ gər ˈbit l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahy-ger beet-l]
- /ˈtaɪ gər ˈbit l/

Definitions of tiger beetle words

noun tiger beetle any of numerous active, usually brightly colored beetles, of the family Cicindelidae, that prey on other insects. 1
noun tiger beetle any active predatory beetle of the family Cicindelidae, chiefly of warm dry regions, having powerful mandibles and long legs 0
noun tiger beetle any of various active, long-legged, brightly colored, often striped beetles (family Carabidae) with larvae that burrow in soil and feed on other insects 0

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Origin of tiger beetle

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Tiger beetle

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tiger beetle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

tiger beetle usage trend in Literature

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