Definition of Palmerworm

1. n. Any hairy caterpillar which appears in great numbers, devouring herbage, and wandering about like a palmer. The name is applied also to other voracious insects.

Definition of Palmerworm

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Medical Definition of Palmerworm

1. Any hairy caterpillar which appears in great numbers, devouring herbage, and wandering about like a palmer. The name is applied also to other voracious insects. In America, the larva of any one of several moths, which destroys the foliage of fruit and forest trees, especially. The larva of Ypsolophus pometellus, which sometimes appears in vast numbers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palmerworm

palmations
palmatipartite
palmatisect
palmatisected
palmature
palmchat
palmchats
palmcorder
palmcorders
palmcrist
palmcrists
palmed
palmellin
palmer
palmers
palmerworm (current term)
palmerworms
palmette
palmettes
palmetto
palmetto bug
palmetto bugs
palmettoes
palmettos
palmful
palmfuls
palmic
palmic acid
palmidactyles
palmie

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