bollworm
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bollworm (ˈbəʊlˌwɜːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| any of various moth caterpillars, such as Pectinophora (or Platyedra) gossypiella (pink bollworm), that feed on and destroy cotton bolls | |
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| Main Entry: | bollworm1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See earworm |
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