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red worm

or redworm

noun

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

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Origin of red worm

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

regional variation note for red worm

See earthworm.

Words nearby red worm

red wolf, redwood, Redwood City, Redwood National Park, Redwood seconds, red worm, ree, reebok, reecho, reechy, reed
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