Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rootworm

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables: root-worm
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From root + worm.

Inflected Forms

rootworms (plural)

Questions

What does rootworm mean?: A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
Where does rootworm come from?: From root + worm.

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