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casebearer

noun case·bear·er \ˈkās-ˌber-ər\

Definition of CASEBEARER

:  an insect larva that forms a protective case (as of silk)
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First Known Use of CASEBEARER

circa 1889

Rhymes with CASEBEARER

crossbearer, cupbearer, declarer, despairer, forbearer, forebearer, furbearer, impairer, live-bearer, pallbearer, repairer, seafarer, talebearer, torchbearer, trainbearer, wayfarer

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. casebearer
  2. cherry casebearer
  3. cigar casebearer
  4. clover casebearer
  5. larch casebearer
  6. pecan nut casebearer
  7. pistol casebearer
  8. walnut casebearer
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