What does "ragworm" mean?

A polychaete worm in the genus Nereis or the family Nereididae, often used as bait in fishing.

What is a synonym for "ragworm"?

Common synonyms include: nereid.

Pronounced //ˈɹæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m//.

/ˈɹæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A polychaete worm in the genus Nereis or the family Nereididae, often used as bait in fishing.
"Both sides of the ragworms’ bodies were lined with legs through which they breathed."

"Both sides of the ragworms’ bodies were lined with legs through which they breathed."

From rag + worm.