Meaning of the word slowworm in English
What does slowworm mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slowworm
US /ˈsloʊwɜːrm/
UK /ˈsləʊ.wɜːm/
Noun
a legless lizard of the family Anguidae, native to Eurasia, with a smooth, shiny body and a long, tapering tail. Despite its name, it is not a snake or a worm.
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The gardener was careful not to harm the slowworm basking in the sun.
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Despite its name, a slowworm is actually a type of lizard.
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