slow worm

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

Meanings

nounslow worm (plural slow worms)

plural slow worms

  1. alternativeAlternative form of slowworm.
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