"Gordian worm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gordian worms [plural]
Etymology: Because it sometimes ties itself into a knot; see Gordian knot. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gordian worm (plural Gordian worms)
  1. A horsehair worm (Nematomorpha) that fatally parasitizes insects and crustacea in its larval stage. Categories (lifeform): Worms Translations (a parasitic worm infesting crustaceons etc): engaio (Maori), ngaio (Maori)

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