pickleworm

/ˈpɪkəlwɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

The larva of a moth (Diaphania nitidalis) that infests pickling cucumbers, causing damage to the fruit and its brine.

“The pickling cucumber crop has been severely damaged by the infestation of pickleworms.”

Synonyms

  • cucumber worm
  • pickle moth larva