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hornworm Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The large, typically green caterpillar of a hawk moth or sphinx moth (family Sphingidae), distinguished by a fleshy, horn-like projection at its posterior end and known as a voracious agricultural pest, particularly on crops like tomatoes and tobacco.
Usage Example
"The gardener was dismayed to find a massive green caterpillar rapidly devouring the leaves of her prize-winning tomato plants."
Strong
caterpillar
Weak
larva
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hornworm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hornworm