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whiteworm

noun (1)

Definition of whiteworm

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: white grub

white worm

noun (2)

Definition of white worm (Entry 2 of 2)

: an enchytraeid worm used as food for aquarium fish — compare enchytrae

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1724, in the meaning defined above

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