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Lugworm

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.

    "The lugworms were shorter and lighter, with hispid gills and mucus-coloured tails."

  2. 2
    marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola; black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).

Etymology

From lug (“anything that moves slowly”) + worm.

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