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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The larva of a hymenopterous insect, Tetramesa tritici, found in gall-like swellings on wheatstalks, usually around the first joint.
2. 2
   larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

strawwormstrawworm

Etymology

From joint + worm.

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