Helodrilus

noun

Hel·​o·​dri·​lus

ˌhelōˈdrīləs

: a common North American genus of earthworms (family Lumbricidae) found in rich soil or manure

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from helo- + Greek drilos worm

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