SLOWWORMS

Noun

slowworms

plural of slowworm

Source: Wiktionary


SLOWWORM

Slow"worm`, n. Etym: [AS. slawyrm; the first part is probably akin to sleán to strike, the reptile being supposed to be very poisonous. See Slay, v. t., and Worm.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A lecertilian reptile; the blindworm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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