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tree worms

tree worms is the plural of tree worm.

Meaning of tree worm

Noun

tree worm (plural tree worms)

  1. A worm that lives in trees, feeding primarily upon woody material.
    • The slimy-nosed tree worm fell off.2019, Juliet Boyd, The Goblin and a Family Tree
  2. (derogatory, figuratively) A lowly, parasitic individual; slimeball, lowlife.
    • “It's enough for me,” Knowlton said.“And if you had the brains to realize it, it would be enough for you, too.” He paused. “You Andromedan treeworm.”2005, Timothy Carter, Attack of the Intergalactic Soul Hunters, page 16

Questions about tree worms

What is tree worms the plural of?
Tree worms is the plural of tree worm.

Words near tree worms in the dictionary

  1. tree wallaby
  2. tree well
  3. tree wells
  4. tree wisteria
  5. tree worm
  6. tree worms
  7. tree-and-branch
  8. tree-beard
  9. tree-branch
  10. tree-branches
  11. tree-cricket

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