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pupae

pu·pa
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pyoo-puh]
    • /ˈpyu pə/
    • /ˈpjuː.pə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pyoo-puh]
    • /ˈpyu pə/

Definition of pupae word

  • noun plural pupae an insect in the nonfeeding, usually immobile, transformation stage between the larva and the imago. 1

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Origin of pupae

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-70; < New Latin, special use of Latin pūpa girl, doll, puppet. See pupil1, puppet

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Parts of speech for Pupae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pupae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for pupae

noun pupae

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