English Explanatory Dictionary

ragworm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polychaete worm in the genus Nereis or the family Nereididae, often used as bait in fishing.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m/

Word forms

ragworm ragworms

Etymology

From rag + worm.

Synonyms

clam worm sandworm
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