Angleworms

/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɜrmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of angleworm; multiple earthworms or fishing worms used as bait in angling.

Etymology

Plural form of 'angleworm,' formed by adding the standard English '-s' suffix to indicate multiple instances.

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A can of angleworms is essentially a portable ecosystem—each worm will actively excrete nitrogen-rich castings that make soil incredibly fertile, which is why gardeners and farmers love them too.

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