potter wasp

pot·ter wasp

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pot-er wosp]
- /ˈpɒt ər wɒsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pot-er wosp]
- /ˈpɒt ər wɒsp/

Definitions of potter wasp words

noun potter wasp any of several mason wasps, especially of the genus Eumenes, that construct a juglike nest of mud. 1
noun potter wasp any of various solitary wasps of the genus Eumenes, which construct vaselike cells of mud or clay, in which they lay their eggs: family Vespidae 0
noun potter wasp mason wasp 0

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Origin of potter wasp

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Potter wasp

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potter wasp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

potter wasp usage trend in Literature

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