caddice worm

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caddice worm - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Caddice \Cad"dice\, Caddis \Cad"dis\, n. [Prov. E. caddy, cadew;
     cf. G. k["o]der bait.] (Zool.)
     The larva of a caddice fly. These larv[ae] generally live in
     cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally
     with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They
     are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also caddice worm,
     or caddis worm.
     [1913 Webster]