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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.
Group relationships: Class Oligochaeta, Oligochaeta
Generic synonyms: Oligochaete, Oligochaete Worm
Derivative terms: Crawl, Wiggle
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
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