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sandworm

The English word “sandworm” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A lugworm, of species Arenicola marina.
  2. A clam worm or ragworm, of species Alitta virens.
  3. Hookworm larvae, especially of Ancylostoma braziliense, which cause cutaneous larva migrans.
  4. A chigoe, a flea of species Tunga penetrans.

Etymology

From sand + worm.

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