"weevillike" meaning in All languages combined

See weevillike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more weevillike [comparative], most weevillike [superlative]
Etymology: From weevil + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weevil|like}} weevil + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} weevillike (comparative more weevillike, superlative most weevillike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a weevil.
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