waterscorpion

wa·ter·scor·pi·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-skawr-pee-uh n, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌskɔr pi ən, ˈwɒt ər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-skawr-pee-uh n, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌskɔr pi ən, ˈwɒt ər-/

Definition of waterscorpion word

noun waterscorpion any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled. 1

Just one definition for waterscorpion

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Origin of waterscorpion

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; water + scorpion

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Parts of speech for Waterscorpion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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waterscorpion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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