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sandworm.

A lugworm, of species Arenicola marina.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A lugworm, of species Arenicola marina.

    UK
  2. A clam worm or ragworm, of species Alitta virens.

    US
  3. Hookworm larvae, especially of Ancylostoma braziliense, which cause cutaneous larva migrans.

  4. A chigoe, a flea of species Tunga penetrans.

Where this word comes from

From sand + worm.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.