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- US Pronunciation
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- [root-wurm, roo t-]
- /ˈrutˌwɜrm, ˈrʊt-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [root-wurm, roo t-]
- /ˈrutˌwɜrm, ˈrʊt-/
Definitions of rootworm word
- noun rootworm the larva of any of several insects, as the cucumber beetle, that feeds on the roots of plants. 1
- noun rootworm any of several nematodes, especially of the genus Heterodera, that puncture and feed in the roots of plants. 1
- noun rootworm a beetle larva which feeds on roots 0
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Origin of rootworm
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; root1 + worm
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Parts of speech for Rootworm
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rootworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
rootworm usage trend in Literature
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