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thunderworm

The English word “thunderworm” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A small burrowing snake-like lizard (Rhineura floridana) native to Florida.

Etymology

From thunder + worm, so called because it leaves its burrows after a thunderstorm.

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