fireworm
English
Etymology
fire + worm
Noun
fireworm (plural fireworms)
Chloeia flava
- 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.
- The bearded fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete, in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.
Hyponyms
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