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weevils Definition and Meaning in English (weevils definition)

noun
Synonyms:snout beetlegrain beetle
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Weevils definition: Weevils are small beetles, typically with an elongated snout, that feed on plants, especially grains and flour, causing damage to stored food.

Definitions of Weevils

  1. 1noun

    Weevils are small beetles, typically with an elongated snout, that feed on plants, especially grains and flour, causing damage to stored food.

Example Sentences

“The stored rice was infested with weevils.”

“Farmers often struggle to protect their crops from weevils.”

Synonyms

snout beetlegrain beetle

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nounweevil
adjectiveweevily

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Weevils definition: Weevils are small beetles, typically with an elongated snout, that feed on plants, especially grains and flour, causing damage to stored food.
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'Weevils' translates to 'weevils' in English. Weevils definition: Weevils are small beetles, typically with an elongated snout, that feed on plants, especially grains and flour, causing damage to stored food.
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