Definition of cutworm
: any of various smooth-bodied chiefly nocturnal noctuid moth caterpillars which often feed on young plant stems near ground level
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1816
First Known Use of cutworm
1816
CUTWORM Defined for Kids
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cut·worm
\ˈkət-ˌwərm\
Definition of cutworm for Students
: a moth caterpillar that has a smooth body and feeds on the stems of plants at night
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