Definition of Earthworm

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


Definition of Earthworm

1. n. Any worm of the genus Lumbricus and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is L. terrestris; many others are known; -- called also angleworm and dewworm.

Definition of Earthworm

1. Noun. A worm that lives in the ground; a worm of Lumbricidae family, or, more generally, of Lumbricina suborder. ¹

2. Noun. A disparaging reference to a person, particularly one who grovels. ¹

3. Noun. A figurative reference to death. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Earthworm

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Medical Definition of Earthworm

1. 1. Any worm of the genus Lumbricus and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is L. Terrestris; many others are known; called also angleworm and dewworm. 2. A mean, sordid person; a niggard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Earthworm

earthside
earthsman
earthsmen
earthspace
earthstar
earthstars
earthtongue
earthward
earthwards
earthware
earthwares
earthwax
earthwolf
earthwork
earthworks
earthworm (current term)
earthworms
earthy
earthy water
earware
earwax
earwaxes
earwear
earwig
earwigged
earwigging
earwiggy
earwigs
earwitness
earwitnesses

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