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pea weevil
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noun
a seed beetle, Bruchus pisorum, the larvae of which live in and feed on the seeds of the pea plant.
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Origin of pea weevil
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Words nearby pea weevil
peat reek, peaty, peau de soie, peavey, peavy, pea weevil, peba, pebble, pebble dash, pebble garden, pebble heater
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