grubworm

[ gruhb-wurm ]
/ ˈgrʌbˌwɜrm /

noun

grub(def 1).

Origin of grubworm

First recorded in 1745–55; grub + worm

Words nearby grubworm

grubber, grubby, gruber, grubstake, grubstreet, grubworm, grudge, grudging, grudziadz, grue, gruel

Example sentences from the Web for grubworm

  • Finally the Birds, Insects, and smaller animals came together for the same purpose, and the Grubworm was chief of the council.

    Myths of the Cherokee |James Mooney

  • What would be the fate of the corn if the grubworm were allowed to run riot, we do not presume to say.

    Nests and Eggs of Birds of The United States |Thomas G. Gentry

  • What, shall that grubworm Pantilius have any effect upon me?

    The Works of Horace |Horace

  • So from that time the grubworm has only been able to wiggle in that way.

    Algonquin Indian Tales |Egerton R. Young