Brazilian Portugese Meaning of wireworm

bicho-de-ferro

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Definitions and Meaning of wireworm in English

Wordnet

wireworm (n)

wormlike larva of various elaterid beetles; feeds on roots of many crop plants

Webster

wireworm (n.)

One of the larvae of various species of snapping beetles, or elaters; -- so called from their slenderness and the uncommon hardness of the integument. Wireworms are sometimes very destructive to the roots of plants. Called also wire grub.

A galleyworm.

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bicho-de-ferro

wormlike larva of various elaterid beetles; feeds on roots of many crop plantsOne of the larvae of various species of snapping beetles, or elaters; -- so called

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wire-worker => Eletricista, wirework => ferragem, wiretapper => grampeador, wiretap => Grampo telefônico, wire-tailed => com cauda de arame farpado,