army worm

ar·my worm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-mee wurm]
- /ˈɑr mi wɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-mee wurm]
- /ˈɑr mi wɜrm/

Definitions of army worm words

noun army worm any of the larvae of certain noctuid moths, esp. of the moth (Pseudaletia unipuncta) of which the caterpillar is dark-striped green and yellow: these larvae travel in large groups, ruining crops and grass 3
noun army worm the caterpillar of a noctuid moth, Pseudaletia unipuncta, that often travels in large numbers over a region, destroying crops of wheat, corn, etc. 1
noun army worm any of the larvae of several related moths having similar habits. 1

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Origin of army worm

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1735-45; army + worm

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army worm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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