PALOLO
Noun
palolo (plural palolos)
palolo worm
Anagrams
• Apollo, apollo
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*lo"lo, n., or Palolo worm . [From native name.]
Definition: A polystome worm (Palolo viridis) that burrows in the coral
reefs of certain of the Pacific Islands. A little before the last
quarter of the moon in October and November, they swarm in vast
numbers at the surface of the sea for breeding, and are gathered and
highly esteemed as food by the natives. An allied species inhabits
the tropical Atlantic and swarms in June or July.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition