worm

of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm:--worm.

from רָמַם in the sense of breading (compare רוּם); a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively; worm.

and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from יָלַע; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of שָׁנִי); the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith; crimson, scarlet, worm.