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bookworm

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  1. 1. n. Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study; a reader without appreciation. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. someone who spends a great deal of time reading Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. (Zoöl.) Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known. 2. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study; a reader without appreciation. I wanted but a black gown and a salary to be as mere a bookworm as any there. Pope. Source: webster
  6. 6. Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books.Many species are known. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. someone who spends a great deal of time reading Source: ecdict

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