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lugworm

noun lug·worm \ˈləg-ˌwərm\

Definition of LUGWORM

:  any of a genus (Arenicola) of marine polychaete worms that have a row of tufted gills along each side of the back and are used for bait
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Origin of LUGWORM

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1802

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