Definitions
A burrowing worm that improves soil and is often used as bait.
Word origin
From Middle English erthe-worm, erþe-worm, erþe worm (also as worm of þe erthe, worm of þe erþe), equivalent to earth + worm. Compare Saterland Frisian Äidwurm (“earthworm”), West Frisian ierdwjirm (“earthworm”), Dutch aardworm (“earthworm”), less common German Erdwurm (“earthworm”).
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Soil creature after rain”9 letters
02“Soil-dwelling crawler”9 letters
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