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- US Pronunciation
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- [waw-ter-skawr-pee-uh n, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌskɔr pi ən, ˈwɒt ər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [waw-ter-skawr-pee-uh n, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌskɔr pi ən, ˈwɒt ər-/
Definition of waterscorpion word
- noun waterscorpion any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled. 1
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Origin of waterscorpion
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; water + scorpion
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Parts of speech for Waterscorpion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waterscorpion 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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