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English meaning

grub noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
larva noun The early, immature form of an insect or amphibian after hatching, before it changes into its adult shape.
maggot noun The soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.

Senses

larva is used for these senses in English:

grub (countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
maggot A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]

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”.

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