Associations to the word «Cankerworm»

Wiktionary

CANKERWORM, noun. Either of two caterpillars, the larvae of geometrid moths, that are destructive to fruit, buds and leaves.
CANKERWORM, noun. (figurative) A corrupting or destructive force.

Dictionary definition

CANKERWORM, noun. Green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees.

Wise words

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