golden nematode
noun
: a small yellowish nematode worm (Globodera rostochiensis synonym Heterodera rostochiensis) probably of South American origin that is a pest of solanaceous crops and especially potatoes
Word History
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
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“Golden nematode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20nematode. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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