Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [web-wurm]
- /ˈwɛbˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [web-wurm]
- /ˈwɛbˌwɜrm/
Definitions of webworm word
- noun webworm the larva of any of several moths, as Hyphantria cunea (fall webworm) or Loxostege similalis (garden webworm) which spins a web over the foliage on which it feeds. 1
- noun webworm A caterpillar that spins a web in which to rest or feed. When present in large numbers, it can become a serious pest. 1
- noun webworm a moth species best known for its larval stage, when it spins a large web in which to eat or rest 0
- noun webworm any of various caterpillars that spin large, irregular webs, as the fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), whose webs envelop whole branches of trees 0
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Origin of webworm
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; web + worm
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Parts of speech for Webworm
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webworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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