snowworm

/ˈsnɔwɔrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of worm or insect that inhabits or emerges in snow, often used in folklore or as a metaphor for something that is elusive or hidden.

“The elusive snowworm that was said to be able to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic.”

Synonyms

  • glacier worm
  • ice worm

Antonyms

  • desert insect
  • sunworm