night crawler
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noun Chiefly Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S.
an earthworm.
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Origin of night crawler
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
regional variation note for night crawler
See earthworm.
Words nearby night crawler
nightcap, nightclothes, nightclub, night coach, night court, night crawler, night dancer, nightdress, night editor, nightfall, night fighter
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