Girdlers

/ˈɡɜːrdlərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of girdler; multiple people who make girdles or insects that girdle trees.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding -s to girdler, following Old English pluralization conventions that evolved into modern English.

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In orchards, girdler beetles are considered serious pests because a single girdler can kill entire branches, which is why apple farmers developed specific trapping techniques to catch them.

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