fireworm

/ˈfaɪɹˌwɜrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A marine polychaete worm of the genus Hermodice, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

“The scuba diver was startled by the fireworm’s stinging tentacles.”

Synonyms

  • marine worm
  • polychaete

Antonyms

  • invertebrate
  • land worm