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tomato hornworm

noun

Simple meaning

The hornworm Manduca quinquemaculata.

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təˈmeɪtoʊɔɹnwɚm

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Definition

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noun

  1. The hornworm Manduca quinquemaculata.

  2. Large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm

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