fireworm

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noun

The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).

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Meanings

nounfireworm (plural fireworms)

plural fireworms

  1. The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
    1. The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.
  2. The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, a species of polychaete in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.
  3. The golden fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete.

Origin

From fire + worm.

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Translations

Finnish tulimato
  • tulimatobearded fireworm
German Bart-Feuerborstenwurm, Feuerwurm
  • Bart-Feuerborstenwurmbearded fireworm
  • Feuerwurmbearded fireworm
Italian vermocane
  • vermocanebearded fireworm
Polish larwa zwójki, wieloszczet wędrujacy
  • larwa zwójkilarva of a tortricid moth
  • wieloszczet wędrujacybearded fireworm
  • koralówka żółtagolden fireworm
Portuguese verme-do-fogo
  • verme-do-fogobearded fireworm
Spanish gusano de fuego
  • gusano de fuegobearded fireworm

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

fireworm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireworm

MLA

“fireworm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireworm. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fireworm,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireworm.

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