lurgworm

/ˈlɜːrɡwɔrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fictional, mythical creature, often depicted as a large, underground-dwelling insect-like being.

“The legend of the lurgworm has been passed down through generations in the rural community.”

Synonyms

  • giant centipede
  • underground worm

Antonyms

  • above-ground insect
  • surface-dwelling creature