maggot maggot /ˈmægət/

noun

1. () The larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter  ( maggot )
   the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
     Flies laid their eggs, and soon maggots wriggled within the decaying food.
   Flies laid their eggs, and soon maggots wriggled within the decaying food.