Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caruncho
Noun
/kaˈɾũ.tʃu/
Definition
A term primarily used in Brazil to refer to a specific type of beetle known for infesting stored grains.
Examples
- The caruncho is known to damage rice stocks in warehouses.
- After the rain, the wooden beams were affected by caruncho, leaving them weakened.
- Farmers are constantly looking for ways to control caruncho infestations.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘caruncho’ can also imply something that is decayed, degraded, or spoiled, mostly used metaphorically.
Synonyms
- pest
- beetle
- vermin