bolworm

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbɔl.ʋɔrm/

noun
Definitions
  • The larva of tapeworms of the genus Taenia, that cause coenurosis in sheep and some other herbivores.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish bol (ball, sphere, head, bun, bulb, bulging, globe, dot, scoop) + Dutch, Flemish worm (worm, bug).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

worm

Gloss

worm, bug

Concept
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Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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