fireworm

Chloeia flava

Meaning

Noun

  • The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
  • The bearded fireworm, Chloeia flava (species), a species of polychaete, in family Amphinomidae (family), which may cause pain if touched.

Origin

  • fire + worm

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