lugworm meaning

UK US /ˈlʌɡwɚm/ 2 syllables

lugworm (noun): marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait.

Definition of lugworm

  1. marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

    Synonyms: lug, lobworm

    Type of: polychaete

How to pronounce lugworm

lugworm is pronounced /ˈlʌɡwɚm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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