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trichopterous

tri·chop·ter·ous
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trih-kop-ter-uh s]
    • /trɪˈkɒp tər əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trih-kop-ter-uh s]
    • /trɪˈkɒp tər əs/

Definition of trichopterous word

  • adjective trichopterous belonging or pertaining to the insect order Trichoptera, comprising the caddisflies. 1

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Origin of trichopterous

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < New Latin Trichopter(a) (< Greek tricho- tricho- + -ptera, neuter plural of -pteros -winged; see -pterous) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Trichopterous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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trichopterous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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