angleworm

/ˈæŋ.ɡəlˌwɜɹm/

Etymology

From angle + worm.

angleworm means an earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

angleworm is pronounced /ˈæŋ.ɡəlˌwɜɹm/.

noun

An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish.“A bird came down the walk : / He did not know I saw ; / He bit an angle-worm in halves / And ate the fellow, raw.”