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caddis worm definition

caddis worm

the wormlike larva of the caddis fly that usually lives in fresh water in an elongated case made of twigs, grains of sand, etc. cemented together with silk that it secretes: commonly used as bait by anglers

Etymology: < OFr cadas, floss silk (with reference to the case)

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