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lugworm

The English word “lugworm” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.
  2. black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).

Etymology

From lug (“anything that moves slowly”) + worm.

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