About The Word Spindleworm
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Spindleworm
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What's The Definition Of Spindleworm?Synonyms | Synonyms for Spindleworm: Related Terms | Find terms related to Spindleworm: See Also | Spindleworm In Webster's Dictionary \Spin"dle*worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The larva of a noctuid mmoth ({Achatodes ze[ae]}) which feeds
inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much
damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of
black dots across each segment.
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