"wolf worm" meaning in All languages combined

See wolf worm on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: wolf worms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolf worm (plural wolf worms)
  1. (US) botfly larva Tags: US Categories (lifeform): Oestroid flies, Parasites
    Sense id: en-wolf_worm-en-noun-AO1uKGgh Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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