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- [mel-oid]
- /ˈmɛl ɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mel-oid]
- /ˈmɛl ɔɪd/
Definitions of meloid word
- noun meloid a beetle of the family Meloidae, comprising the blister beetles. 1
- adjective meloid belonging or pertaining to the family Meloidae. 1
- noun meloid any long-legged beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes the blister beetles and oil beetles 0
- adjective meloid of, relating to, or belonging to the Meloidae 0
- noun meloid blister beetle 0
- adjective meloid of such beetles 0
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Origin of meloid
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin Meloidae name of the family, equivalent to Melo(ē) type genus + -idae -id2
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Parts of speech for Meloid
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meloid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% 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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