spindleworm

English

Alternative forms

spindle worm

Etymology

From spindle +‎ worm.

Noun

spindleworm (plural spindleworms)

  1. (rare) The larva of a noctuid moth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of maize. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment.

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