earthworm

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 References 1.4 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

earth + worm

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earthworm (plural earthworms)

1. A worm that lives in the ground; a worm of Lumbricidae family, or, more generally, of Lumbricina suborder.
2. A disparaging reference to a person, particularly one who grovels.
3. A figurative reference to death.

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• groundworm

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• Anagrams of aehmorrtw
• heartworm

Wikipedia article on earthworms