noun
- plural of brandling; a type of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) with distinctive red and yellow bands, commonly used in composting and as fishing bait.
Usage: chiefly British; also called tiger worm or red wiggler
Examples
- The gardener added brandlings to the compost bin to speed up decomposition.
- Brandlings are popular with anglers because they are hardy and easy to keep.
- These brandlings have the characteristic red and yellow stripes that make them easy to identify.
- The fishing shop sells live brandlings in containers for bait.
- Brandlings thrive in rich organic matter and moist conditions.