Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skroo-wurm]
- /ˈskruˌwɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skroo-wurm]
- /ˈskruˌwɜrm/
Definitions of screwworm word
- noun screwworm the larva of any of certain flies of the genus Callitroga, which sometimes infests wounds and the nose and navel of domestic animals and humans. 1
- noun screwworm the larva of a dipterous fly, Callitroga macellaria, that develops beneath the skin of living mammals often causing illness or death 0
- noun screwworm the fly producing this larva: family Calliphoridae 0
- noun screwworm the larva of an American blowfly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) that infests wounds, and the nostrils, navel, etc. of animals, often causing illness 0
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Origin of screwworm
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; screw + worm
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Parts of speech for Screwworm
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screwworm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
screwworm usage trend in Literature
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