Etymology

blindworm

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Today it means: Anguis fragilis (slowworm), a small species of legless lizard. Full definition →

Middle English blynde worme
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromblynde worme
  2. English todayblindworm

Inherited from Middle English blynde worme, equivalent to blind + worm due to its very small eyes. Cognate with Swedish blindorm, blindödla.

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