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Lugworm

Lugworm Meaning & Definition
Lugworm Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lugworm?

[n] marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lugworm: lobworm | lug

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See Also | class Polychaeta | Polychaeta | polychaete | polychaete worm | polychete | polychete worm

Lugworm In Webster's Dictionary

\Lug"worm`\, n. [1st lug + worm.] (Zo["o]l.) A large marine annelid ({Arenicola marina}) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also {lobworm}, and {baitworm}.

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