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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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