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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

grubs

/ɡrʌbz/ noun · British & US
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What does grubs mean?

noun

The larvae of certain insects, especially beetles and flies, that live in the soil and feed on plant roots. In British English, also refers to the roots of a turnip or other root vegetable.

Example

"The gardener had to remove the grubs from the soil before planting new seeds."

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