bollworm

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Noun bollworm has 1 sense

bollworm - any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bolls
--₁ is a kind of caterpillar
--₁ has particulars:
pink bollworm, Gelechia gossypiella; corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm, tobacco budworm, vetchworm, Heliothis zia

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Bollworm

Definition

A bollworm refers to a type of moth caterpillar that primarily feeds on the bolls of cotton plants. It is a destructive pest that can cause significant damage to crop yields.

Usage

Noun:

The bollworm infestation devastated the cotton harvest this year.
Farmers use various techniques to control the population of bollworms.

Adjective:

Due to its rapid lifecycle, bollworm infestations can spread quickly.
The bollworm damage was localized to specific fields.

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