First Known Use: 1756
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curculio
noun cur·cu·lio \(ˌ)kər-ˈkyü-lē-ˌō\
plural cur·cu·li·os
Definition of CURCULIO
: any of various weevils; especially : one that injures fruit
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Origin of CURCULIO
Latin, grain weevil
Rhymes with CURCULIO
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