slowworm

Meaning

Noun

A small Old World lizard, Anguis fragilis, often mistaken for a snake, having no legs and small eyes.

Origin

From Middle English sloworm (possibly influenced by slow), from Old English slāwyrm. Possibly related to Swedish slå ("earthworm")

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