Grubling
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small, young, or miniature grub.
"When she has finished her hole, the inside of which she smooths with great care, in order that it may be comfortable for her little grublings, she lays an egg at the bottom, and then goes to work to provide a supply of food for the future wasp."
Example
More examples"When she has finished her hole, the inside of which she smooths with great care, in order that it may be comfortable for her little grublings, she lays an egg at the bottom, and then goes to work to provide a supply of food for the future wasp."
Etymology
From grub + -ling.
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