earthworm — a long, thin, segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long, thin, segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrθwɜːrm/
Korean meaning: 흙 속에 살면서 유기물을 분해하는 긴 마디로 된 지렁이
Korean pronunciation: 어스-웜 (강세: 어스)
Example Sentences
- My little brother screamed when he found an earthworm in his sandbox and thought it was alien spaghetti.
- Earthworms are essential for healthy soil because they break down organic matter.
- The early bird catches the worm, but the early earthworm gets eaten.
earthworm
NOUN//ˈɜːrθwɜːrm//
a long, thin, segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Segmented worm in garden soil
When a bookworm meets an earthworm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'eorþe'(땅)와 'wyrm'(벌레)가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 말 그대로 '땅의 벌레'라는 뜻입니다. 중세 시대부터 농부들이 흙을 기름지게 만드는 이 작은 생물체를 관찰하며 붙인 이름이에요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother screamed when he found an earthworm in his sandbox and thought it was alien spaghetti.”
“Earthworms are essential for healthy soil because they break down organic matter.”
“The early bird catches the worm, but the early earthworm gets eaten.”
“Fishermen often use earthworms as bait because fish find them irresistible.”
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