Meaning of the word "rice weevil" in English
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rice weevil
US /ˈraɪs ˌwiː.vəl/
UK /ˈraɪs ˌwiː.vəl/
Noun
1.
a small, reddish-brown beetle (Sitophilus oryzae) that is a common pest of stored grains, especially rice, and other dried food products
Example:
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We found a few rice weevils in the bag of old rice.
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To prevent rice weevils, store grains in airtight containers.
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