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brandling

Pronunciation: /ˈbrandlɪŋ/
Definition of brandling

noun

  • a red earthworm with rings of a brighter colour, typically found in manure, and used as bait by anglers and in composting kitchen waste.
    • Eisenia fetida, family Lumbricidae

Origin:

mid 17th century: from brand + -ling

brandling in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of brandling in the US English dictionary