annelid

UK: /ˈænəlɪd/ US: /ˈænəlɪd/ ,(an′l id)

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an•ne•lid /ˈænəlɪd/   n. [countable]

1. Invertebrates a worm that has parts of the body loosely connected in a row, as an earthworm.

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an•ne•lid  (an′l id), n. 

1. Invertebrates any segmented worm of the phylum Annelida, including the earthworms, leeches, and various marine forms.

adj. 

belonging or pertaining to the Annelida. Also, an•nel•i•dan  (ə nel′i dn). 
• see Annelida 1825–35

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annelid / ˈænəlɪd/ noun

1. any worms of the phylum Annelida, in which the body is divided into segments both externally and internally. The group includes the earthworms, lugworm, ragworm, and leeches

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Annelida

Etymology: 19th Century: from New Latin Annelida, from French annelés, literally: the ringed ones, from Old French annel ring, from Latin ānellus, from ānulus ring

annelidan / əˈnɛlɪdən/ noun , adjective