grugru

grugru Definition

gru·gru (gro̵̅o̅′gro̵̅o̅′)

noun

a West Indian palm tree (Acrocomia sclerocarpa) with spiny trunk and leaves and edible nuts
the large, wormlike, edible larva of a genus (Rhynchophorus) of weevils infesting this palm

Etymology: Sp grugrú, prob. < Carib name

Browse dictionary entries near grugru

‹ gruff
‹ gruesome
‹ grueling
‹ gruel
‹ grue
‹ grudge
‹ Grubstreet
‹ grubstake
‹ Grubman, Jack
‹ grubby

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