FIREWORM

Etymology

Noun

fireworm (plural fireworms)

The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).

The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.

The bearded fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete, in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.

Hyponyms

• (family)

Anagrams

• wireform

Source: Wiktionary


Fire"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The larva of a small tortricid moth which eats the leaves of the cranberry, so that the vines look as if burned; -- called also cranberry worm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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