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- US Pronunciation
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- [pir-uh-lid]
- /ˈpɪr ə lɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pir-uh-lid]
- /ˈpɪr ə lɪd/
Definitions of pyralid word
- noun pyralid any of numerous slender-bodied moths of the family Pyralidae, having elongated triangular forewings, and in the larval phase including many crop pests. 1
- adjective pyralid belonging or pertaining to the family Pyralidae. 1
- noun pyralid any moth of the mostly tropical family Pyralidae, typically having narrow forewings and broad fringed hind wings: includes the bee moths and the corn borer 0
- adjective pyralid of, relating to, or belonging to the family Pyralidae 0
- noun pyralid any of a large family (Pyralidae) of small moths with narrow, triangular forewings, broader hind wings, and long legs 0
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Origin of pyralid
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < New Latin Pyralidae, equivalent to Pyral(is) type genus (< Latin pyralis < Greek pyralís an insect thought to live in fire; akin to pŷr fire) + -idae -id2
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Parts of speech for Pyralid
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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pyralid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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