bollworm

/ˈbɒlwɔːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small moth larva that feeds on the bolls of cotton plants, or a similar larva of other moths that infest other plants.

“The cotton farmer had to deal with a severe infestation of bollworms last season.”

Synonyms

  • cotton bollworm
  • pink bollworm

Antonyms

  • disease-resistant
  • pesticide-free