sandworm en · NOUN
Etymology
From sand + worm.
Meanings
- (UK) A lugworm, of species Arenicola marina.
- (US) A clam worm or ragworm, of species Alitta virens.
- Hookworm larvae, especially of Ancylostoma braziliense, which cause cutaneous larva migrans.
- A chigoe, a flea of species Tunga penetrans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sandworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |