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lugworm.

Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.

  2. Any of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicola black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).

Where this word comes from

From lug (“anything that moves slowly”) + worm.

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