Backworm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backworm is a noun meaning (uncountable) Synonym of filanders (“a disease of hawks”).
Meaning
(uncountable) Synonym of filanders (“a disease of hawks”).
More Meanings
- (countable) The thread-like worm found in filanders.
Example Sentences
The backworm is rarely quite killed[…].
The Indian falcon is sick of the backworm
[... T]his, if any, may probably destroy that obstinate Disease of the Filander or Backworm.
Word Forms
- backworms
Synonyms for backworm
Depending on context, synonyms include filanders.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include filanders, dropworm, book worm, horseworm, wormfowl, seatworm.
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