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frass

Pronunciation: /fras/

Definition of frass

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1fine powdery refuse or fragile perforated wood produced by the activity of boring insects.
  • 2the excrement of insect larvae.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Frass, from fressen 'devour'

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