rootworm

Etymology

From root + worm.

rootworm means A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.“Dr. Ostlie, at the University of Minnesota, said he had permission from three companies in 2007 to compare how well their insect-resistant corn varieties fared against the rootworms found in his state.”