L terrestris

L terrestris
Earthworm Earth"worm`, n. 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any worm of the genus {Lumbricus} and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is {L. terrestris}; many others are known; -- called also {angleworm} and {dewworm}. [1913 Webster]

2. A mean, sordid person; a niggard. --Norris. [1913 Webster]


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