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/kerr"euhnt werrm', kur"-/, n.the larva of any of several insects, as a sawfly, Nematus ribesii (imported currantworm), which infests and feeds on the leaves and fruit of currants.[1865-70; CURRANT + WORM]
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currantworm
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currantworm — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : any of various insect larvae that feed on the leaves or the developing fruit of the currant: as a. : any of several sawfly larvae that feed on currant leaves b. : currant spanworm c. : a maggot (Epochra ribearia) that feeds… … Useful english dictionary
imported currantworm. — See under currantworm. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
imported currantworm. — See under currantworm. [1890 95] … Useful english dictionary
imported currantworm — noun : a larval sawfly (Nematus ribesii) that is native to Europe but now widespread in No. America and that is very destructive to the foliage of currants, gooseberries, and related plants … Useful english dictionary
