Meaning of Annelida in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈnɛlɪdə/

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  1. Noun

    Annelida

    Etymology

    modern Latin (plural), from French (animaux) annelés‘ringed (animals)’, from Old French anel‘a ring’, from Latin anellus, diminutive of anulus‘a ring’

    Definitions

    1. segmented worms: earthworms

    Examples

    • « lugworms »
    • « leeches »

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