black headed fire-worm's

noun

See under fireworm ( def 1 ).

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noun

the larva of any of several moths, as Rhopobota naevana (black-headed fireworm) which feeds on the leaves of cranberries and causes them to wither.

Origin:
1560–70; fire + worm

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Black headed fire-worm's is always a great word to know.

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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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