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lugworm
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lug·worm  (lgwûrm)
n.
Any of various segmented, burrowing marine worms of the genus Arenicola, especially A. marina, often used as fishing bait. Also called lobworm.

[Origin unknown.]

lugworm [ˈlʌgˌwɜːm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) 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
[of uncertain origin]
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Noun1.lugwormlugworm - marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait
class Polychaeta, Polychaeta - marine annelid worms
polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm - chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
Translations
lugworm [ˈlʌgˌwɜːm] Nlombriz f de tierra
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lugworm [ˈlʌgˌwɜːm] narenicola
lugworm [ˈlʌgˌwɜːm] narenicola


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