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webworm

Syllabification: (web·worm)
Pronunciation: /ˈwebˌwərm/
Definition of webworm

noun

North American
  • a caterpillar that spins a web in which to rest or feed. When present in large numbers, it can become a serious pest.
    • Loxostega and other genera, family Pyralidae

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