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Word: Lugworm
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from earlier lug ‘lugworm’ (of unknown origin) + worm
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlʌɡwəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a bristle worm that lives in muddy sand, leaving characteristic worm casts on lower shores. It is widely used as bait by fishermen.
Short Definition:bristle worm that lives in muddy sand
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