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Definition of Mawworm

1. n. Any intestinal worm found in the stomach, esp. the common round worm (Ascaris lumbricoides), and allied species.

Definition of Mawworm

1. Noun. (rare) A hypocrite. ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of maw-worm) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Mawworm

1. Any intestinal worm found in the stomach, especially. The common round worm (Ascaris lumbricoides), and allied species. One of the larvae of botflies of horses; a bot. Origin: Maw the belly + worm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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