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fireworm

English

Etymology

fire +? worm

Noun

fireworm (plural fireworms)

  1. The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
    1. The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.
  2. The bearded fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete, in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.

Hyponyms

  • (family): List of Tortricidae genera on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

References

  • Tortricidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • Amphinomidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • Tortricidae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
  • Chloeia flava on Wikispecies.Wikispecies

Anagrams

  • wireform

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wireworm

English

Etymology

wire +? worm, because of their slenderness and unusual hardness.

Noun

wireworm (plural wireworms)

  1. The larva of the click beetle.

wireworm From the web:

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