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earthworm

/ˈɜːrθwɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does earthworm mean?

noun

A long, slender, burrowing invertebrate animal with a segmented body and setae, found in soil and feeding on organic matter.

Example

"The gardener carefully dug up the earthworms to create a healthy compost pile."

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