red worm

American  

Or redworm

noun

1. North Central, South Midland, and Southern U.S. an earthworm.

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Regionalisms

See earthworm.

Etymology

Origin of red worm

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

red worm

A three-inch red worm was living in the woman’s brain.

From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2023

Black bass are fair with catches using watermelon red worm and black-blue Senko in an average of 6-12’ feet of water on the north side of the lake.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2020

Dallas pulled a long red worm from the soil.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

This detaches large numbers of a slender red worm, collected in the larynx of the throat, which impedes respiration and swallowing.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

The Minnow is in deep water during winter, and the shallowest of streams in summer; he is taken with a small red worm, or with young Cad bait.

From The Teesdale Angler by Lakeland, R.