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

The worm bins include African red worms, a common composting worm that processes large amounts of organic matter.

From Los Angeles Times

Algae blooms occur naturally — the first written observation of glacier blood came from Aristotle, who guessed that the snow had grown hairy red worms from lying around too long.

From New York Times

Largemouth bass are good with white spinners, red worms worked slowly, jigs and crankbaits near docks, rip-rac, brush and brush piles.

From Washington Times

Carolina rigged red worms, crankbaits, spinners and plastic nightcrawlers are best.

From Washington Times

Largemouth bass are fair, flipping red worms and short-billed crankbaits in creeks and coves.

From Washington Times