thunderworm

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English

Etymology

From thunder +‎ worm, so called because it leaves its burrows after a thunderstorm.

Noun

thunderworm (plural thunderworms)

  1. A small burrowing snake-like lizard (Rhineura floridana) native to Florida.
    Synonyms: Florida worm lizard, graveyard snake

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