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strawworm vs caseworm

caseworm vs strawworm

strawworm and caseworm both are nouns.

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

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