houtworm

Dutch

Etymology

From hout +‎ worm.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑu̯tʋɔrm/
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  • Hyphenation: hout‧worm

Noun

houtworm m (plural houtwormen, diminutive houtwormpje n)

  1. woodworm
  2. shell which bores into wooden ships and riverine structures

Synonyms

  • (woodworm): memel
  • (shell): paalworm
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