יֶלֶק

Strong’s Definition

a devourer; specifically, the young locust

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to lick up;

KJV Usage

cankerworm, caterpillar.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.young locust (early stage of development)
• 2.caterpillar (as devouring)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: yeleq; Pronunciation: yeh'-lek