bagworm

English

/ˈbæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m/

noun
Definitions
  • A member of the family Psychidae of the Lepidoptera.
  • (proscribed) eastern tent caterpillarEastern tent caterpillar.
  • fall webwormFall webworm.

Etymology

Compound from English bag + English worm.

Origin

English

worm

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