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- [sur-fid]
- /ˈsɜr fɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-fid]
- /ˈsɜr fɪd/
Definitions of syrphid word
- noun syrphid syrphid fly. 1
- adjective syrphid belonging or pertaining to the family Syrphidae. 1
- noun syrphid any dipterous fly of the family Syrphidae, typically having a coloration mimicking that of certain bees and wasps: includes the hover flies 0
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Origin of syrphid
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < New Latin Syrphidae family name, equivalent to Syrph(us) a genus (< Greek sýrphos gnat) + New Latin -idae -id2
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Parts of speech for Syrphid
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syrphid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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.
syrphid usage trend in Literature
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