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brown weevil that infests stored grain especially rice

1. : a small weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) destructive especially of stored rice, wheat, flour, and biscuit — called also black weevil

2. : rice water weevil

a brown weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, that infests, breeds in, and feeds on stored grains, esp. rice.

[1805-15]

rice weevil,

a beetle which feeds on rice and other grains. It is found in all parts of the world.