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UKBoll weevil
/bˈɒl wˈiːvəl/
/bˈɑːl wˈiːvəl/Boll weevil
[NOUN]
What is a "boll weevil"?
A boll weevil is a small, destructive beetle that infests and feeds on cotton bolls, causing significant damage to cotton crops. Originating from Mexico, this beetle spread to the United States in the late 19th century, leading to widespread economic losses for cotton farmers. The boll weevil is notorious for its ability to destroy cotton harvests, making it a significant pest of the cotton industry. Efforts to control and eradicate the boll weevil have been ongoing to protect cotton production.
Examples
1. - I'm gonna have a boll weevil in my ear.
2. Carver’s research into sustainable farming ended up saving countless farmers from ruin when the boll weevil ravaged the southern cotton crops at the start of the 20th century.
3. So the two songs that I really focus on in this context are Cotton Fields and Boll Weevil, both of which are about the South.
4. Many were also escaping the harsh conditions of the south, and fewer farming jobs due to flooding and boll weevil infestation.
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