"caddisworm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caddisworms [plural]
Etymology: From caddis + worm. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|caddis|worm}} caddis + worm Head templates: {{en-noun}} caddisworm (plural caddisworms)
  1. The larva of the caddis fly.
    Sense id: en-caddisworm-en-noun-oHnnCXJP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Caddis flies

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