bollworm


Definition: Meaning of, bollworm in English to English dictionary.

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bollworm bollworms
  1. any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bolls
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bollworm used in phrases

  • cotton bollworm (noun)
    1. larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops
  • pink bollworm (noun)
    1. larvae of a gelechiid moth introduced from Asia; feeds on the seeds of cotton bolls
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