Mealworm

//ˈmiːlˌwɜː(ɹ)m// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The larval stage of the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor), a species of darkling beetle.
  2. 2
    the larva of beetles of the family Tenebrionidae wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
insect

Etymology

From meal + worm.

Related phrases

darkling beetlemealworm beetle

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