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Definition of angleworm

angleworm

/ˈæŋ.ɡəlˌwɜːrm/
an · gle · worm
Plural:angleworms
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• noun

1

North American A burrowing terrestrial annelid worm of the class Oligochaeta (especially family Lumbricidae) commonly found in moist soil and frequently used as bait for fishing; an earthworm.

Example

"The young angler dug up a handful of wriggling angleworms from the garden soil before heading down to the creek."

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• Nearby Words

angle
angler
anglerfish
angleworm
anglican
anglicization
anglicize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century from "angle" (from Old English "angul," meaning a fishhook) and "worm" (from Old English "wyrm"), named for its widespread use as bait by anglers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angleworm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angleworm
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