roundworm en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/ (UK)
- /ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/ (US)
Etymology
From round + worm.
Meanings
- An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roundworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
raccoon roundworm · giant roundworm