paalworm

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of paal (“beam, stake, pole”) +‎ worm (“worm”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpaːl.ʋɔrm/
  • Hyphenation: paal‧worm

Noun

paalworm m (plural paalwormen, diminutive paalwormpje n)

  1. shipworm, Teredo navalis
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