"rootworm" meaning in All languages combined

See rootworm on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: rootworms [plural]
Etymology: root + worm Etymology templates: {{compound|en|root|worm}} root + worm Head templates: {{en-noun}} rootworm (plural rootworms)
  1. A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
    Sense id: en-rootworm-en-noun-AAKdGDyi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for rootworm meaning in All languages combined (1.1kB)

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