About The Word Lugworm
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Lugworm
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Lugworm: 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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