The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
caddis worm — caddis worm, the larva of a caddis fly, very important as fish food and used as bait in fishing. Also, caddis, caddice … Useful english dictionary
caddis worm — n. 〚< OFr cadas, floss silk (with reference to the case)〛 the wormlike larva of the caddis fly that usually lives in fresh water in an elongated case made of twigs, grains of sand, etc. cemented together with silk that it secretes: commonly used… … Universalium
caddis worm — n. [< OFr cadas, floss silk (with reference to the case)] the wormlike larva of the caddis fly that usually lives in fresh water in an elongated case made of twigs, grains of sand, etc. cemented together with silk that it secretes: commonly… … English World dictionary
caddis-worm — n. (also caddis) a larva of the caddis fly, living in water and making protective cylindrical cases of sticks, leaves, etc., and used as fishing bait. Etymology: as CADDIS FLY … Useful english dictionary
caddis worm — /ˈkædəs wɜm/ (say kaduhs werm) noun the larva of the caddis fly, used as fish bait. Also, caddis, caddice …
caddis worm — noun the soft bodied aquatic larva of a caddis fly, used as fishing bait … English new terms dictionary
caddis — caddis1 [kad′is] n. [ME & OFr cadas, floss silk; confused with Fr cadis, coarse serge, after CADIZ (? where made)] 1. a coarse woolen material; worsted yarn 2. a worsted ribbon caddis2 [kad′is] n. CADDIS WORM … English World dictionary
Caddis — Caddice Cad dice, Caddis Cad dis, n. [Prov. E. caddy, cadew; cf. G. k[ o]der bait.] (Zo[ o]l.) The larva of a caddice fly. These larv[ae] generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with pieces of broken shells,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
worm — 1. In anatomy, any structure resembling a w., e.g., the midline part of the cerebellum in the forms of “vermis” and “lumbrical.” 2. Term once used to designate any member of the invertebrate group or former subkingdom Vermes, a collective term … Medical dictionary
straw|worm — «STR WURM», noun. 1. the larva of certain chalcid flies, that attacks grain stalks. 2. = caddis worm. (Cf. ↑caddis worm) … Useful english dictionary
