peripatus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms

Etymology

From the genus name, from Ancient Greek περῐ́πᾰτος (perĭ́pătos, “walking”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

onychophoran, velvet worm

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