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hairworm
noun hair·worm \ˈher-ˌwərm\
Definition of HAIRWORM
1
: any of a phylum (Nematomorpha) of elongated worms that have separate sexes, are parasitic in arthropods as larvae, and are free-living in water as adults —called also horsehair worm
2
: any of a genus (Capillaria) of nematode worms that include serious parasites of the alimentary tract of fowls and tissue and organ parasites of mammals
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1658
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hairworm
noun hair·worm \ˈha(ə)r-ˌwərm, ˈhe(ə)r-\
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