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weevil

/ˈwiː.vɪl/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈwiː.vɪl/

A small beetle, typically from families such as snout beetles or seed beetles, that feeds on plants and plant products.

  • 🇷🇺Маленький жук, обычно из семейств долгоносиков или зерновок, который питается растениями и растительными продуктами.
  1. Small beetle that damages plants B2 formal

    A small beetle, often with a long snout, that feeds on and damages crops, stored grain, and other plant products.

    • The farmer discovered weevils in his wheat storage.
    • Weevils can destroy an entire harvest if not controlled.
    • These tiny beetles are a major pest for grain farmers.

    🇷🇺Долгоносик

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