cutworm
|cut-worm|
B2
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/ˈkʌtˌwɜrm/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌtˌwɜːm/
plant-damaging larva
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cutworm' originates from the English words 'cut' and 'worm', referring to the larva's habit of cutting down plants.
Historical Evolution
'cutworm' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe this particular pest.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the larva of certain moths, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of moth larva that is known for cutting down young plants at the soil level.
The cutworm damaged the young tomato plants in the garden.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 23:04