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gapeworm

Pronunciation: /ˈgeɪpwəːm/
Definition of gapeworm

noun

  • a parasitic nematode worm that infests the trachea and bronchi of birds, causing the gapes.
    • Syngamus trachea, class Phasmida

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Definition of gapeworm in the US English dictionary