Definition of "bloodworm" []

• Any of various red, segmented marine worms of the genera Polycirrus and Enoplobranchus that have bright red bodies and are often used for bait. (noun)
• The freshwater larvae of certain midges that are red as a result of the high hemoglobin content of their blood. (noun)

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• "Spot and stripers pounce right on the bloodworm fishbites, and they never go bad."
• "The bloodworm flavor has proved to be the most effective, the others like clam and crab, not so much."
• "Who would dare to suggest that we, the artists, sacrifice our power and passion just to get coinage from some bloodworm looking for a tax break?"