Grub

Noun

 * 1)  An immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.
 * 2)  Food.
 * 3)  Dirt.

Synonyms

 * : larva
 * : nosh, tucker

Derived terms

 * grubby
 * witchetty grub

Related terms

 * caterpillar
 * maggot
 * worm

Verb

 * 1) To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

Thesaurus
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