plum gouger en · NOUN
Etymology
So-called as it makes round holes in the pulp of a plum in which it lays its eggs. The larvae bore into the stone and eat the kernel.
Meanings
- A weevil or curculio (Coccotorus scutellaris or Coccotorus pruniphilus)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plum gougers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |