stonefly

noun /'stoʊn,flaɪ/

Definition
primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones
Example
The word 'stonefly' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
6
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency

Word Characteristics