Associations to the word «Jointworm»

Wiktionary

JOINTWORM, noun. The larva of a hymenopterous fly, found in gall-like swellings on wheatstalks, usually around the first joint.

Dictionary definition

JOINTWORM, noun. Larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley