woodworm in English
noun
1
the worm or larva of a beetle that bores into wood.
However, the relatively soft woods of European furniture were no match for the humidity, tropical woodworms , and termites of Cuba.
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1. The gallery is collapsing; woodworm and dry rot threaten the structure.
2. 23 The bamboo wall looked like a piece of furniture that had been ravaged by woodworm.