"eigenworm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eigenworms [plural]
Etymology: From eigen- + worm. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|eigen|worm}} eigen- + worm Head templates: {{en-noun}} eigenworm (plural eigenworms)
  1. Any of the fundamental movements that make up the wiggles of a worm

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