Gapeworm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gapeworm is a noun meaning A parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachea), that infects the tracheas of some birds and causes the disease gapes.
Meaning
A parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachea), that infects the tracheas of some birds and causes the disease gapes.
Word Forms
- gapeworms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gapes, brainworm, gourdworm, gnatworm, bagworm, dropworm.
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