Dictionary - Definition of HAIRWORM


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. A nematoid worm of the genus Gordius, resembling a hair.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Hairworm" is a common misspelling or typo for: hair-worm.

Date "Hairworm" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: HAIRWORM

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A genus of worms called Gordius; a filiform animal found in fresh water or in the earth. There are several species. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
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Expressions	Definition
Nematomorph hairworm	The Nematomorph hairworm (Spinochordodes tellinii) is a parasitic worm that develops in grasshoppers. Unique to this parasite is its ability to infuence its host's nervous system, causing the grasshopper host to jump into water just before the worm is ready to leave its host, causing the grasshopper to drown once abandoned. (references)
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Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. A nematoid worm of the genus Gordius, resembling a hair.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "HAIRWORM" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A genus of worms called Gordius; a filiform animal found in fresh water or in the earth. There are several species. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top

Expressions	Definition
Nematomorph hairworm	The Nematomorph hairworm (Spinochordodes tellinii) is a parasitic worm that develops in grasshoppers. Unique to this parasite is its ability to infuence its host's nervous system, causing the grasshopper host to jump into water just before the worm is ready to leave its host, causing the grasshopper to drown once abandoned. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top