periodical cicada
pe·ri·od·i·cal ci·ca·da
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- US Pronunciation
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- [peer-ee-od-i-kuh l si-key-duh, -kah-]
- /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪ kəl sɪˈkeɪ də, -ˈkɑ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [peer-ee-od-i-kuh l si-key-duh, -kah-]
- /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪ kəl sɪˈkeɪ də, -ˈkɑ-/
Definition of periodical cicada words
- noun periodical cicada seventeen-year locust. 1
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Origin of periodical cicada
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Periodical cicada
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periodical cicada popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% 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.
periodical cicada usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for periodical cicada
noun periodical cicada
- cicada — A cicada is a large insect that lives in hot countries and makes a loud high-pitched noise.
- cicala — cicada.
- dog-day cicada — any of several cicadas of the genus Tibicen, that have distinctive songs commonly heard during July and August.
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