cankerworm

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Synonyms: canker-worm, canker worm, cankerworms, cancerwort

Antonyms: canker-worm, canker worm, cankerworms, cancerwort

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Noun

1. Either of two [[caterpillar]]s, the [[larva]]e of [[geometrid moth]]s, that are destructive to [[fruit]], [[bud]]s and [[leaf|leaves]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[corrupting]] or destructive force.

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