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Meaning of spindleworm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The larva of a noctuid moth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of maize. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment.

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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