slowworm

English

/ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/

noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sloworm inherited from Old English slāwyrm.

Origin

Old English

slāwyrm

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Cognates and derived terms

anslå Swedish
föreslå Swedish
slå Swedish
slāwyrm Old English
sloworm Middle English
sla, slā Old Swedish