paalworm

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of paal (“beam, stake, pole”) +‎ worm (“worm”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpaːl.ʋɔrm/

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• Hyphenation: paal‧worm

Noun

paalworm m (plural paalwormen, diminutive paalwormpje n)

1. shipworm, Teredo navalis