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potato worm

 

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Noun potato worm has 1 sense
  1. tomato hornworm, potato worm, Manduca quinquemaculata - large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm
    --1 is a kind of caterpillar

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Potato Worm

Definition:

A potato worm refers to any species of worm that infests and damages potato crops. It is often used as a general term for pests that affect potatoes.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. General Sense: A worm species that infests and damages potato crops, causing harm to the plants and reducing the yield.
  2. Example sentence: Farmers need to take preventive measures against potato worms to protect their potato crops.

  3. Metaphorical Sense: In some contexts, the term "potato worm" is used metaphorically to refer to an individual who causes trouble or disrupts a harmonious environment.
  4. Example sentence: The new employee turned out to be a real potato worm, always creating conflicts and making the workplace tense.

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