earthworm
US /ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/
UK /ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/
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minhoca
a burrowing annelid worm that lives in the soil, feeding on and aerating the soil
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The gardener found several earthworms while digging in the soil.
O jardineiro encontrou várias minhocas enquanto cavava no solo.
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Earthworms are beneficial for soil health.
As minhocas são benéficas para a saúde do solo.