braconid

brac·o·nid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brak-uh-nid]
- /ˈbræk ə nɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brak-uh-nid]
- /ˈbræk ə nɪd/

Definitions of braconid word

noun braconid any member of the Braconidae, a family of parasitoid wasps 3
adjective braconid of or relating to the Braconidae 3
noun braconid any of numerous wasps of the family Braconidae, the larvae of which are parasitic on aphids and on the larvae of moths, butterflies, beetles, etc. 1
adjective braconid belonging or pertaining to the family Braconidae. 1
noun braconid Any of the parasitic wasps of the family Braconidae. 0

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Origin of braconid

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin Braconidae, equivalent to Bracon a genus (irregular < Greek brachýs short; see brachy-) + -idae -id2)

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Parts of speech for Braconid

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braconid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

braconid usage trend in Literature

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