houtworm

Dutch

Etymology

From hout +‎ worm.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑu̯tʋɔrm/

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• Hyphenation: hout‧worm

Noun

houtworm m (plural houtwormen, diminutive houtwormpje n)

1. woodworm
2. shell which bores into wooden ships and riverine structures

Synonyms

• (woodworm): memel
• (shell): paalworm