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nightwalker

night·wal·ker

uncommon archaic

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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* night + walker * (vampire): since they are traditionally said to avoid sunlight and go out at night.

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