Noun: bloodworm 'blúd,wurm
- A segmented marine worm with bright red body; often used for bait
"The bloodworm's vivid colour made it an attractive lure for fish"
Derived forms: bloodworms
Type of: polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm
Part of: genus Polycirrus, Polycirrus
Encyclopedia: Bloodworm