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Meaning & Definition of Weevil in English

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Weevil

A small beetle that typically infests stored grain or wood.


Pronunciation:

/ˈwiː.vəl/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

weevils

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Any of various small beetles belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout.

    Example Sentence: The farmer noticed weevils in his grain storage.

  • Definition: A term used for certain plant pests that damage various crops.

    Example Sentence: The infested fields were overrun with weevils, threatening the harvest.

Etymology

Origin: From Old English 'wēofel', related to the Middle Dutch 'wifvel', meaning 'to sweep'.

Synonyms

buginsectpestbeetle

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • weevil in the grain: A phrase indicating a problem that can affect a once-healthy situation.
  • weevil infestation: A reference to an overwhelming presence of pests in a certain area.

Translations

  • Spanish: gorgojo
  • French: charançon
  • German: Schmalzbees
  • Russian: клоп

Related Words

  • beetle: A common name for various insects in the order Coleoptera.
  • pest: An insect or animal that is detrimental to human activities.
  • infestation: The presence of a large number of pests in a place.

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