palmerworm

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noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) Any small, terrestrial invertebrate, usually an agricultural pest and having many legs and a hairy body.
  • A gelechiid moth, , destructive to fruit trees.

Etymology

Compound from English palmer + English worm.

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English

worm

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