noun
Meaning 1
The grub of the caddis fly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
strawworm
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noun
Meaning 2
larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: jointworm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: larva
noun
Meaning 3
larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: caddisworm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: caseworm
History
Etymology
From straw + worm?
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: sirvi — grub of caddis fly