pest-attracting
|pest-at-tract-ing|
B2
/pɛst əˈtræktɪŋ/
drawing pests
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pest-attracting' originates from the combination of 'pest' and 'attracting', where 'pest' refers to an unwanted organism and 'attracting' means drawing towards.
Historical Evolution
'pest-attracting' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'pest' and 'attracting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawing pests', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having qualities or characteristics that draw pests, such as insects or rodents.
The sweet scent of the flowers was pest-attracting, drawing bees and other insects.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 03:02