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caseworm vs strawworm

strawworm vs caseworm

caseworm and strawworm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caseworm Yes No No No
strawworm Yes No No No
As nouns, strawworm is a hyponym of caseworm; that is, strawworm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than caseworm:
  • caseworm: insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body
  • strawworm: larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris
Other hyponyms of caseworm include caddisworm.
caseworm (noun) strawworm (noun)
insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains
larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris
Difference between caseworm and strawworm

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