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 cotton bollworm cotton bollworm /ˈkɑːtən bɔːlwɜːrm/

noun

  1. Larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops  ( corn earworm , cotton bollworm , Heliothis zia , tobacco budworm , tomato fruitworm , vetchworm )
    larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops


 add add /æd/

verb

  1. () Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of  ( add )
    make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
     We added two students to that dorm room
    We added two students to that dorm room
     She added a personal note to her letter
    She added a personal note to her letter
     Add insult to injury
    Add insult to injury
     Add some extra plates to the dinner table
    Add some extra plates to the dinner table
  2. () State or say further  ( append , supply , add )
    state or say further
     It doesn't matter,' he supplied
    It doesn't matter,' he supplied
  3. () Bestow a quality on  ( bestow , impart , bring , add , contribute , lend )
    bestow a quality on
     Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
    Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
     The music added a lot to the play
    The music added a lot to the play
     She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
    She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
     This adds a light note to the program
    This adds a light note to the program
  4. () (arithmetic) make an addition by combining numbers  ( add together , add )
    (arithmetic) make an addition by combining numbers
     Add 27 and 49, please!
    Add 27 and 49, please!
  5. () Determine the sum of  ( add together , sum , sum up , add , summate , tally , tot , tot up , tote up , add up , total )
    determine the sum of
     Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
    Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
  6. Constitute an addition  ( add )
    constitute an addition
     This paper will add to her reputation
    This paper will add to her reputation

 ADD

    noun

    1. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders  ( ADD , ADHD , attention deficit disorder , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , hyperkinetic syndrome , MBD , minimal brain damage , minimal brain dysfunction )
      a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders


     Panicum capillare Panicum capillare /pəˈnɪkʊm kəˈpɪlɛriː/

    noun

    1. North American grass with slender brushy panicles; often a weed on cultivated land  ( old witch grass , old witchgrass , Panicum capillare , tumble grass , witch grass , witchgrass )
      North American grass with slender brushy panicles; often a weed on cultivated land


     Sion Sion /ˈsiːɒn/

    noun

    1. An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal  ( Sion , Utopia , Zion )
      an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
    2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine  ( Israel , Sion , State of Israel , Yisrael , Zion )
      Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
       Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
      Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
    3. Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem  ( Sion , Zion , Mount Zion )
      originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
       The inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as the daughter of Zion'
      the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as the daughter of Zion'