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lobworm

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒbwəːm/
Definition of lobworm

noun

  • a large earthworm used as fishing bait.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from lob in the obsolete sense 'pendulous object'

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Definition of lobworm in the US English dictionary
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