army worm meaning

UK /ˈɑːmi wɜːm/ US /ˈɑrmi wɝm/ 3 syllables

army worm (noun): noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain.

Definition of army worm

  1. noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain

    Synonyms: armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta

    Type of: caterpillar

How to pronounce army worm

army worm is pronounced /ˈɑːmi wɜːm/ in British English and /ˈɑrmi wɝm/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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