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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREWORM

fireworm  [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREWORM

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Fireworm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREWORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Amphinomidae

The Amphinomidae are a group of marine polychaetes, some of which bear chaetae mineralized with carbonate. Their most noted representatives are the fireworms, which can cause great pain if trodden on. Their relationship to other polychaete groups is somewhat poorly resolved.

Definition of fireworm in the English dictionary

The definition of fireworm in the dictionary is any of several varieties of segmented marine-dwelling worm of the genus Polychaeta, commonly red or orange in colour, with bristles which produce a highly irritating toxin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREWORM


bloodworm
ˈblʌdˌwɜːm
bollworm
ˈbəʊlˌwɜːm
bookworm
ˈbʊkˌwɜːm
cankerworm
ˈkæŋkəˌwɜːm
copperworm
ˈkɒpəˌwɜːm
cutworm
ˈkʌtˌwɜːm
earthworm
ˈɜːθˌwɜːm
earworm
ˈɪəˌwɜːm
flatworm
ˈflætˌwɜːm
hairworm
ˈhɛəˌwɜːm
heartworm
ˈhɑːtˌwɜːm
hookworm
ˈhʊkˌwɜːm
mealworm
ˈmiːlˌwɜːm
pinworm
ˈpɪnˌwɜːm
ringworm
ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm
roundworm
ˈraʊndˌwɜːm
sandworm
ˈsændˌwɜːm
silkworm
ˈsɪlkˌwɜːm
tapeworm
ˈteɪpˌwɜːm
wireworm
ˈwaɪəˌwɜːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREWORM

fireproof door
firer
fireroom
fireside
fireside chat
firestone
firestorm
firethorn
firetrap
firewall
firewarden
firewater
fireweed
FireWire
firewoman
firewood
firework
firework display
fireworks
firie

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREWORM

angleworm
bagworm
beworm
budworm
cabbageworm
caseworm
deworm
gapeworm
glow-worm
Guinea worm
hornworm
inchworm
lungworm
pillworm
threadworm
webworm
whipworm
white worm
woodworm
worm

Synonyms and antonyms of fireworm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «fireworm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREWORM

Find out the translation of fireworm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fireworm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fireworm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

fireworm
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gusano de fuego
570 millions of speakers

English

fireworm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fireworm
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

fireworm
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

fireworm
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fireworm
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

fireworm
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luciole
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Firewall
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fireworm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

fireworm
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

fireworm
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fireworm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con trùng lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fireworm
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फायरवॉट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ateş böceği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fireworm
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fireworm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

fireworm
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fireworm
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

fireworm
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Vuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fireworm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fireworm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fireworm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWORM»

The term «fireworm» is normally little used and occupies the 137.313 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWORM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fireworm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREWORM»

Discover the use of fireworm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fireworm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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All Stings Considered: First Aid and Medical Treatment of ...
One fireworm species lives on driftwood, eating gooseneck barnacles and stinging incautious beachcombers. Fireworms that eat dead marine life sometimes take baited hooks. No polychaete worm bites have been reported in Hawaii ...
Craig Thomas, Susan Scott, 1997
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Encyclopedia of Entomology
Distribution Blackheaded fireworm is a major pest of cranberry production in North America. Biology Adults are darkly colored small moths, approximately 7 mm, with light and dark brown-banded forewings. Mature larvae have shiny black  ...
John L. Capinera, 2008
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Seventh report of the cranberry substation
These conclusions are of special interest in relation to the recent developments in the control of the black-head fireworm.The Black-Head Fireworm (Rhopobota vacciniana (Pack.)). This pest was well controlled in several 1917 tests where ...
Henry James Franklin, 1919
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Biological Control Programmes in Canada, 1981-2000
Cockfield, S.D., Fitzpatrick, S.M., Giles, K.V. and Mahr D.L. (1994) Hatch of blackheaded fireworm (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) eggs and prediction with temperature—driven models. Environmental Entomology 23,101—107. Eck, P. ( 1990) The ...
Peter G. Mason, John Theodore Huber, 2002
5
Bulletin
These conclusions are of special interest in relation to the recent developments in the control of the black-head fireworm. The Black-Head Fireworm (Rhopobota vacciniana (Pack.)). This pest was well controlled in several 1917 tests where ...
6
Annual Report of the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment ...
These conclusions are of special interest in relation to the recent developments in the control of the black-head fireworm. The Black-Head Fireworm (Rhopobota vacriniana (Pack.)). This pest was well controlled in several 1917 tests where ...
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station, 1919
7
Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits
He turned to see what had happened to the fireworm. It had reached the other creature and was circling round her, rubbing its body against hers while they mourned together. Faintly through the roar of the torrent he could hear their hooting ...
Robin McKinley, Peter Dickinson, 2009
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How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell. a couple of herring at Hiccup's feet. 'In about half an hour, I, Hiccup, will become a fully paid-up member of the Hairy Hooligan tribe.' It was too good to be true. Fireworm was just flying back to Snotlout with her twentieth fish, ...
Cressida Cowell, 2014
9
Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to ...
K. Gray. I. Blackheaded fireworm (holly bud moth). K. Gray. J. Blackheaded fireworm larva. K. Gray. K. Blackheaded fireworm (holly bud moth) damage to holly. K. Gray. L. Blackheaded fireworm adult. K. Gray. M. Blackheaded fireworm pupa.
Whitney Cranshaw, 2004
10
Bulletin
Professor W. H. Sawyer, Jr., found this fungus absent or inactive on the bogs with fireworm infestation notably resistant to control but generally abundant on other infested areas. He found further that the bogs on which it is scarce are generally ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREWORM»

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New Dragons for How To Train Your Dragon 3!!
We've seen Night Furies and Stormcutters, the gigantic Bewilderbeast and tiny Fireworm. But what new types of dragons could we see in How ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
2
The DRAGONS TV Recap: 'Defenders of Berk' Part 1 (Eps 1-10)
These adventures include Hookfang's loss of his ability to catch on fire and the search for a cure within the lair of the Fireworm Queen (“Race to ... «Rotoscopers, May 15»
3
The eye of the beholder
True to form, I grew particularly fond of the (new to me) bearded fireworm, which is an incredibly dramatic name for what is an attractive and tufted but lowly worm ... «Divernet, Feb 15»
4
Washington Weekends: A new guard takes charge at old-school …
... has used lots of pesticides to fight pests, such as the intimidatingly named black-headed fireworm, and herbicides to fight bog-loving weeds. «The Seattle Times, Oct 14»
5
Become a diving diehard in Malta with a little help from Bruce Willis
A spiky sea urchin startles me as it scatters its spores; we also spot a sea cucumber, fireworm, cardinals and a bright orange starfish resting on ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 14»
6
Travel: Enchanting underwater world of Gozo in the Mediterranean
A spiky sea urchin slightly startles me as it scatters its spores into the ocean; we also sight a sea cucumber, fireworm, cardinals and a bright ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jun 14»
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Dragons: Defenders of Berk Part 1 DVD Review; Above average …
This one includes the Screaming Death, Fireworm Queen, Flightmare and Skrill dragons. "Evolution of Screaming Death" is a featurette with ... «FlickDirect, Apr 14»
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Press Release for 'Season 2: Defenders of Berk, Part 1'
... world of Dragons, including Dragon Tracker Part 3 featuring an in-depth look at the Screaming Death, Fireworm Queen, Flightmare and Skrill ... «TVShowsOnDVD.com, Feb 14»
9
'Dragons: Defenders of Berk' debuts on DVD March 25
Extras on the Defenders DVD include an in-depth look at the colorful dragon characters Flightmare, Skrill and Fireworm Queen; a featurette on ... «USA TODAY, Feb 14»
10
Six sea monsters that make their horror movie counterparts look tame
There are also rumors of poisonous bristles (perhaps due to confusion with the closely related fireworm). There is no evidence that these ... «Southern Fried Science, Sep 13»

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