noun
lugworm
Lugworm (noun) means any of several kinds of large sea worm belonging to the genus Arenicola.
noun
1
Any of several kinds of large sea worm belonging to the genus Arenicola.
2
especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.
"The lugworms were shorter and lighter, with hispid gills and mucus-coloured tails."
— Sara Baume, Seven Steeples (2022)
3
The black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).
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Etymology
Formed from lug (“anything that moves slowly”) and worm.
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What is the meaning of lugworm?
"lugworm" (noun) means any of several kinds of large sea worm belonging to the genus Arenicola.
What is another word for lugworm?
Other words for "lugworm" include lug, lobworm.
What are the different meanings of lugworm?
"lugworm" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several kinds of large sea worm belonging to the genus Arenicola; 2. especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide; 3. The black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).
