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Blindworm (Noun)

Meaning 1

Small burrowing legless European lizard with tiny eyes; popularly believed to be blind.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The blindworm slid quietly through the damp earth, its tiny eyes undetected as it searched for insects to eat.
  • In traditional European folklore, the blindworm is often depicted as a fearsome creature despite its relatively small size.
  • Due to its lack of prominent eyes and preference for underground habitats, many people still mistakenly assume the blindworm is completely blind.
  • Despite the blindworm's fearsome reputation in folklore, it is rather harmless to humans and plays a valuable role in controlling pest populations.
  • The scientist spent years studying the unique characteristics and behaviors of the European blindworm in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

  • Anguis Fragilis
  • Slowworm

Meaning 2

Any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The blindworm, also known as a caecilian, is often mistaken for a type of earthworm due to its similar appearance.
  • Blindworms have poor eyesight and rely on their highly developed sense of smell to navigate their underground tunnels.
  • These limbless amphibians, commonly referred to as blindworms, live in tropical regions where the soil is consistently moist.
  • Scientists are still learning about the unique characteristics of blindworms and their roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
  • Due to their underground lifestyle, blindworms can be difficult to find in their natural habitats, making research on these animals challenging.

Synonyms

  • Caecilian

Hypernyms

  • Amphibian
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