strawworm

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris
  2. noun larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains

Synonyms

caddisworm

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
caseworm

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