curculio
cur·cu·lio
noun \(ˌ)kər-ˈkyü-lē-ˌō\ plural cur·cu·li·os
Definition of CURCULIO
: any of various weevils; especially : one that injures fruit
Origin of CURCULIO
Latin, grain weevil
First Known Use: 1756
Rhymes with CURCULIO
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