pest-drawing
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/pɛst ˈdrɔɪŋ/
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/pɛst ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
illustration of pests
Etymology
The term 'pest-drawing' is a compound word formed from 'pest' and 'drawing'. 'Pest' originates from Latin 'pestis', meaning 'plague', and 'drawing' comes from Old English 'dragan', meaning 'to pull or drag'.
'Pest' evolved from the Latin 'pestis' through Old French 'peste', while 'drawing' evolved from Old English 'dragan'. The combination of these words into 'pest-drawing' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'pest' referred to any plague or harmful creature, while 'drawing' referred to the act of pulling or creating an image. Together, they now refer to an illustration of pests.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drawing or illustration used to identify or depict pests, often used in pest control or educational materials.
The pest-drawing helped the students identify the different types of insects in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 00:04