houtworm

Dutch

Etymology

From hout +‎ worm.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑu̯tʋɔrm/
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Hyphenation: hout‧worm

Noun

houtworm m (plural houtwormen, diminutive houtwormpje n)

woodworm
shell which bores into wooden ships and riverine structures

Synonyms

(woodworm): memel
(shell): paalworm

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