larvae-unfriendly
|lar-vae-un-friend-ly|
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/ˈlɑrvi-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈlɑːvi-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
unsuitable for larvae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'larvae-unfriendly' is a compound word formed from 'larvae' and 'unfriendly', where 'larvae' refers to the immature form of insects and 'unfriendly' means not conducive or welcoming.
Historical Evolution
The term 'larvae-unfriendly' combines the biological term 'larvae' with the adjective 'unfriendly', which has been used in English since the 14th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unfriendly' meant 'not friendly', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not suitable for larvae'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or conducive for larvae to thrive or survive.
The pesticide made the garden larvae-unfriendly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 22:12