Caseworm

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A worm or larva that makes a protective case for itself.
  2. 2
    insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body wordnet

Etymology

From case + worm.

Related phrases

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