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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lugworm, of species Arenicola marina. British
2. 2
   A clam worm or ragworm, of species Alitta virens. US
3. 3
   Hookworm larvae, especially of Ancylostoma braziliense, which cause cutaneous larva migrans.
4. 4
   A chigoe, a flea of species Tunga penetrans.

Synonyms

All synonyms

beachwormlugwormragworm

Etymology

From sand + worm.

Related phrases

clam wormcutaneous larva migranstunga penetrans

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