jumping plant louse meaning

UK /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ plɑːnt laʊs/ US /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ plænt laʊs/ 4 syllables

jumping plant louse (noun): small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices.

Definition of jumping plant louse

  1. small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices

    Synonyms: psylla, psyllid

    Type of: plant louse

How to pronounce jumping plant louse

jumping plant louse is pronounced /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ plɑːnt laʊs/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ plænt laʊs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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