Definition of Wireworm

1. Noun. Wormlike larva of various elaterid beetles; feeds on roots of many crop plants.

Group relationships: Elateridae, Family Elateridae
Generic synonyms: Larva

Definition of Wireworm

1. n. One of the larvæ of various species of snapping beetles, or elaters; -- so called from their slenderness and the uncommon hardness of the integument. Wireworms are sometimes very destructive to the roots of plants. Called also wire grub.

2. n. One of the larvæ of various species of snapping beetles, or elaters; -- so called from their slenderness and the uncommon hardness of the integument. Wireworms are sometimes very destructive to the roots of plants. Called also wire grub.

Definition of Wireworm

1. a wirelike worm [n -S]

Medical Definition of Wireworm

1. One of the larvae of various species of snapping beetles, or elaters; so called from their slenderness and the uncommon hardness of the integument. Wireworms are sometimes very destructive to the roots of plants. Synonym: wire grub. A galleyworm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wireworm

wirephotos
wirer
wirers
wires
wiretap
wiretapped
wiretapper
wiretappers
wiretapping
wiretaps
wireway
wireways
wirework
wireworks
wireworm (current term)
wireworm (current term)
wireworms
wirewove
wire arch
wire cloth
wire cutter
wire gage
wire gauge
wire glass
wire grass
wire matrix printer
wire printer
wire recorder
wire service
wire splint

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