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terēdō — meaning in English

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English meaning

grub noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.

Senses

terēdō is used for these senses in English:

grub (countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
woodworm Any of many beetle larvae that bore into wood.

grub — full definition

noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
noun Food.
verb To dig in the ground, especially searching for something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Latin words

tarmes