Glowworm (disambiguation)
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A glowworm is the glowing larva stage of various insects. It may also refer to:
- Glo Worm, children's toy
- Glowworm Records, subsidiary of Epic Records
- HMS Glowworm, three British Navy ships
- "The Glow-Worm", a song written by Paul Lincke
- "Glow Worm", a song by Sonny Moore
- "Glowworm", a song by The Apples in Stereo on their album Fun Trick Noisemaker
- Slang expressions
- In some English speaking nations, Glow worm or Glo-worm/Glo worm is a Blasian person (of African and Asian descent). The term's origin is believed to come from the above mentioned toy franchise whom many believed shared the perceived facial features of such people. It is largely considered derogatory.[citation needed]
- HAZMAT (hazardous material)
- A sailor in the US Navy who works on the nuclear reactors in submarines, aircraft carriers, or nuclear-powered cruisers
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