Definition of Bookworm

1. Noun. A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit.

Exact synonyms: Pedant, Scholastic
Specialized synonyms: Purist
Generic synonyms: Bookman, Scholar, Scholarly Person, Student
Derivative terms: Pedantic

2. Noun. Someone who spends a great deal of time reading.
Generic synonyms: Reader

Definition of Bookworm

1. n. Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known.

Definition of Bookworm

1. an avid book reader [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bookworm

1. 1. Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known. 2. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study; a reader without appreciation. "I wanted but a black gown and a salary to be as mere a bookworm as any there." (Pope) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bookworm

bookshop
bookshops
booksie
booksier
booksiest
bookstall
bookstalls
bookstand
bookstands
bookstore
bookstores
booksy
bookwork
bookworks
bookworm (current term)
bookworm (current term)
bookworms
booky
book agent
book bag
book binding
book fair
book illustrations
book industry
book jacket
book louse
book lover
book lung
book matches
book of account

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