golden nematode

noun

: a small yellowish nematode worm (Globodera rostochiensis synonym Heterodera rostochiensis) probably of South American origin that is a pest of solanaceous crops and especially potatoes

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden nematode was in 1946

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“Golden nematode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20nematode. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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