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mealworm Definition

meal·worm (-wʉrm′)

noun

the wormlike larva of any of a genus (Tenebrio) of darkling beetles, which destroys flour, meal, etc.

mealworm Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dry: Mine go absolutely nuts for dried mealworms at the moment and come running for them!
  • feed: These are premium quality and absolutely fresh, it is very important that any mealworms fed to birds are fresh.
  • sell: Meal Worm Farm - We sell mealworms starting at $ 8.00 per thousand.
  • put: I had put some mealworms into the feeder and some time later, the female left the nest and went to eat some.
  • order: Live foods direct and CJ Bird foods are sites where you can order mealworms and waxworms.
  • give: I give mine mealworms twice a week as I find this less messy.

Adjective modifier

  • mini: Owing to their small size, mini mealworms should not be fed from the Multi Feeder.
  • live: Live Mealworms 500g Bag Live meal worms are a special treat for your chickens.

Modifies a noun

  • feeder: Mealworm feeder Live foods are vital to young birds in their first few weeks of life hence the mealworm feeder below.
  • dispenser: The mealworm dispensers used in this study provide an unpredictable food source, which allows the link between foraging and feeding to be reinstated.
  • beetle: A type of mealworm beetle which feeds on decaying flour was found in one of the rooms.