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corn rootworm
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noun
the larva of any of several leaf beetles of the genus
Diabrotica
that feeds on roots and underground stems: an agricultural pest, especially of corn.
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Origin of
corn rootworm
An Americanism dating back to
1890–95
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
