brandlings
/ˈbrændlɪŋz/
noun
- Plural of brandling; small, reddish-brown earthworms used as fishing bait or in composting.
- Anglers often prefer brandlings over other worms because they are more active in the water.
- She added a handful of brandlings to the worm bin to speed up decomposition.
- The bait shop sold a container of live brandlings for ten dollars.