Definition
the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith
Derivation
and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from H3216 (יָלַע); a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144 (שָׁנִי))
King James Version Usage
crimson, scarlet, worm.