stomach worm

stom·ach worm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stuhm-uh k wurm]
- /ˈstʌm ək wɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stuhm-uh k wurm]
- /ˈstʌm ək wɜrm/

Definitions of stomach worm words

noun stomach worm a nematode, Haemonchus contortus, parasitic in the stomach of sheep, cattle, and related animals. 1
noun stomach worm any of various nematode worms that are parasitic in the stomach of mammals, esp Haemonchus contortus, which infests sheep: family Trichostrongylidae 0

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Origin of stomach worm

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50

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Parts of speech for Stomach worm

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stomach worm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

stomach worm usage trend in Literature

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