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angleworm

ang·le·worm

UK/ˈæŋ.ɡəlˌwɜɹm/ uncommon us

noun

1.

terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers

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From angle + worm.

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