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red wiggler

red wiggler noun: a species of earthworm, Eisenia fetida, or an individual thereof, especially when used as bait for fishing.

Noun

red wiggler (plural red wigglers)

  1. (Southern US) A species of earthworm, Eisenia fetida, or an individual thereof, especially when used as bait for fishing.
    • The most popular worm probably is the "red wiggler," a small but active species which reproduces throughout the year. When placed on the bedding, they will quickly burrow out of sight. They may be purchased from bait dealers or commercial worm farmers. About 200 of them will start a good backyard...1971 December 1, “How It's Done: Build An Earthworm Bed. Reprinted from Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine”, in Field and Stream, volume 76, number 8, page 18

Forms of red wiggler

pluralred wigglers

Questions about red wiggler

What does red wiggler mean?
Red wiggler means a species of earthworm, Eisenia fetida, or an individual thereof, especially when used as bait for fishing.
What part of speech is red wiggler?
Red wiggler is a noun.
What is the plural of red wiggler?
The plural of red wiggler is red wigglers.

Words near red wiggler in the dictionary

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