Meaning of the word earthworm in English

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earthworm

US /ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/
UK /ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/
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Noun

1.

a burrowing annelid worm that lives in the soil, feeding on and aerating the soil

Example:
The gardener found several earthworms while digging in the soil.
Earthworms are beneficial for soil health.
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