Meaning of the word weevil in English

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weevil

US /ˈwiː.vəl/
UK /ˈwiː.vəl/
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Noun

1.

a small beetle with an elongated snout, many kinds of which feed on plants and are pests of crops or stored foods.

Example:
The farmer discovered a large infestation of weevils in his grain silo.
To prevent weevils, store flour and grains in airtight containers.
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