lugworm

[ luhg-wurm ]

noun
  1. any burrowing annelid of the genus Arenicola, of ocean shores, having tufted gills: used as bait for fishing.

Origin of lugworm

1
First recorded in 1795–1805; lug4 + worm
  • Also called lug.

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lugworm

/ (ˈlʌɡˌwɜːm) /


noun
  1. any polychaete worm of the genus Arenicola, living in burrows on sandy shores and having tufted gills: much used as bait by fishermen: Sometimes shortened to: lug Also called: lobworm

Origin of lugworm

1
C17: of uncertain origin

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