Meaning Of The Word Curculio

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What's The Definition Of Curculio?

curculio in American English
any of a family (Curculionidae) of weevils
noun: any of several weevils, esp. one of the genus Conotrachelus, as C. nenuphar (plum curculio), which feeds on plums, cherries, and other fruits

curculio in British English
noun: any of various American weevils, esp Conotrachelus nenuphar ( plum curculio), a pest of fruit trees

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