annelid

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally
  2. adjective relating to or belonging to or characteristic of any worms of the phylum Annelida

Etymology

From French annélidé, coined by French naturalist Lamarck.

Synonyms

annelid worm, segmented worm

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