woolly worm

noun

Midland U.S.

1. woolly bear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of woolly worm¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

Dr. Lackmann doesn’t deny animals can probably sense oncoming extreme weather, but can a woolly worm forecast far into the future?

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I asked these scientists what makes a fast woolly worm.

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The founder of the festival, Jim Morton, heard about the woolly worm and thought, why not give it a shot?

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There’s also no particular reason the fastest woolly worm is best at predicting the weather.

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If you can’t make it to North Carolina’s High Country, there are other woolly worm festivals around the country.

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