lugworm
noun
lug·worm
ˈləg-ˌwərm 
: 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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The lugworm, a slimy red-tinged critter that is often used as fishing bait, can be found on beaches across the British Isles and northwest Europe.
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Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 25 Oct. 2017
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Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 25 Oct. 2017
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“Lugworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lugworm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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