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[ふな(船)·くい(食)·むし(虫)]
funakuimushi
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 船食虫

noun
  1. shipworm (esp. naval shipworm, Teredo navalis); teredo
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Definition and Synonyms for 船食虫

Shipworm wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
Synonyms: ふなくいむし
Teredo typical shipworm
Synonyms: ふなくいむし

Meanings for each kanji in 船食虫

» ship; boat
» eat; food
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 船食虫 is a member of

Shipworm wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
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Clam burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud
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