red worm
noun
variants
or less commonly redworm
plural red worms also redworms
: any of several reddish-brown annelid worms (such as Eisenia fetida, E. andrei, and Lumbricus rubellus) that are typically found in decaying organic material and that are commonly cultivated for use in vermicomposting or as bait
Many experienced fisher folk have embarked on the venture of growing their own fishing worms, which saves money and is very convenient. … Red worms are, in this writer's experience, some of the easiest live bait to grow yourself.—Jeanette Gibson
see red wiggler
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“Red worm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20worm. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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