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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Angleworm \An"gle*worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A earthworm of the genus {Lumbricus}, frequently used by anglers for bait. See {Earthworm}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Earthworm \Earth"worm`\, n. 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any worm of the genus {Lumbricus} and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is {L. terrestris}; many others are known -- called also {angleworm} and {dewworm}. 2. A mean sordid person; a niggard. --Norris. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: angleworm n : terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers [syn: {earthworm}, {fishworm}, {fishing worm}, {wiggler}, {nightwalker}, {nightcrawler}, {dew worm}, {red worm}]
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