fireworm (English, noun)
expansion: fireworm (plural fireworms)
Senses:
glosses: The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
glosses: The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.
glosses: The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, a species of polychaete in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.
glosses: The golden fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete.
Forms:
form: fireworms
tags: plural