Maggots
Worms
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As they look now - rotted, filthy, partially skeletal and covered in worms or maggots, wearing the clothes they were buried in.
Source: Our Ghosts Are Different -
The entity is also closely assiciated with worms and maggots, not to mention other disgusting insects like ticks.
Source: Literature / The Plucker -
Body Horror: Dr Freudstein - who despite replacing his body parts with those of other people is actively rotting and has maggots and worms, amongst assorted gore, falling from his wounds.
Source: Film / The House by the Cemetery
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