the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith
KJV Renderings
crimson, scarlet, worm.
Word Analysis
Root: תלעNounEN: the wormES: el gusano
Etymology: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from H3216 (יָלַע); a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144 (שָׁנִי))