giant isopod en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of giant + isopod, possibly influenced by the name of the type species translingual Bathynomus giganteus (literally “giant Bathynomus”).
Meanings
- Any of several very large marine isopods of the genus Bathynomus, known for being the largest of all known isopods.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| giant isopods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |