yucca moth
yuc·ca moth
Y y Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yuhk-uh mawth, moth]
- /ˈyʌk ə mɔθ, mɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yuhk-uh mawth, moth]
- /ˈyʌk ə mɔθ, mɒθ/
Definition of yucca moth words
- noun yucca moth any of several white moths of the genus Tegeticula that pollinate the yucca plant, the larvae of which develop in the ovary of the plant, consuming some of the seeds. 1
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Origin of yucca moth
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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yucca moth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
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