Strawworm

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The grub of the caddis fly.
  2. 2
    larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains wordnet
  3. 3
    larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
caddiswormcaddiswormjointworm

Etymology

From straw + worm?

Related phrases

caddis fly

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