leafwyrm

Old English

Etymology

From lēaf (“leaf”) +‎ wyrm (“worm”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlæ͜ɑːfˌwyrm/, [ˈlæ͜ɑːvˌwyrˠm]

Noun

lēafwyrm m

  1. caterpillar
    Synonym: cawelwyrm

Declension

Strong i-stem:

singular plural
nominative lēafwyrm lēafwyrmas
accusative lēafwyrm lēafwyrmas
genitive lēafwyrmes lēafwyrma
dative lēafwyrme lēafwyrmum

Descendants

  • Middle English: lef-worme, leyf worme
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