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fireworm en · NOUN

Etymology

From fire + worm.

Meanings

1. The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
2. The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae). ▸ The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.
3. The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, a species of polychaete in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.
4. The golden fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete.

Forms

Translations (9)

pl koralówka żółta (golden fireworm) · pl wieloszczet wędrujacy (bearded fireworm) · es gusano de fuego (bearded fireworm) · pl larwa zwójki (larva of a tortricid moth) · it vermocane (bearded fireworm) · de Bart-Feuerborstenwurm (bearded fireworm) · de Feuerwurm (bearded fireworm) · fi tulimato (bearded fireworm) · pt verme-do-fogo (bearded fireworm)