gypsy moth
Gyp·sy moth
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jip-see mawth, moth]
- /ˈdʒɪp si mɔθ, mɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jip-see mawth, moth]
- /ˈdʒɪp si mɔθ, mɒθ/
Definitions of gypsy moth words
- noun gypsy moth a moth, Porthetria dispar, introduced into the U.S. from Europe, the larvae of which feed on the foliage of shade and other trees. 1
- noun gypsy moth a European moth (Lymantria dispar), brownish (males) or whitish (females), now common in the E U.S.: its larvae feed on leaves, doing much damage to forest and shade trees 0
- noun gypsy moth Lymantria dispar, a species of moth. 0
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Origin of gypsy moth
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
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Parts of speech for Gypsy moth
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gypsy 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 69% 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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