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lugworm

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌgwəːm/

Definition of lugworm

noun

  • a bristle worm that lives in muddy sand, leaving characteristic worm casts on lower shores. It is widely used as bait by fishermen.
    • Arenicola marina, class Polychaeta

Origin:

early 19th century: from earlier lug 'lugworm' (of unknown origin) + worm

lugworm in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of lugworm in the US English dictionary