释义 |
ˈrainworm [OE. (reᵹn-), rénwyrm = Du. regenworm, MHG. reginwrm (G. regenwurm): see rain n.1 and worm.] The common earth-worm.
c1000ælfric Gloss. in Wr.-Wülcker 122/22 Lumbricus, renwyrm, uel angeltwicce. 1731Medley Kolben's Cape G. Hope II. 184 In the Cape countries there is a sort of Rain-worms that are altogether like the Rain-worms of Germany. 1902Westm. Gaz. 23 May 10/2 Putting a live rain worm between the halves of a stoned black plum. |