mexican bean beetle
Mex·i·can bean bee·tle
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mek-si-kuh n been beet-l]
- /ˈmɛk sɪ kən bin ˈbit l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mek-si-kuh n been beet-l]
- /ˈmɛk sɪ kən bin ˈbit l/
Definitions of mexican bean beetle words
- noun mexican bean beetle a ladybird beetle, Epilachna varivestis, introduced into the U.S. from Mexico, that feeds on the foliage of the bean plant. 1
- noun mexican bean beetle a spotted ladybug beetle (Epilachna varivestis) that eats the leaves and pods of bean plants 0
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Origin of mexican bean beetle
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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mexican bean beetle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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