strawworm n 1: larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris [syn: {caddisworm}, {strawworm}] 2: larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains [syn: {strawworm}, {jointworm}]
Strawworm \Straw"worm`\, n. A caddice worm. [1913 Webster]