angleworm

noun

an·gle·worm ˈaŋ-gəl-ˌwərm

: earthworm

Etymology

angle "fishhook, fishing rod" + worm entry 1 — more at angle entry 3

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of angleworm was in 1653

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“Angleworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angleworm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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angleworm

noun

an·gle·worm ˈaŋ-gəl-ˌwərm

: earthworm

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