tongueworm en · NOUN
Etymology
From tongue + worm, from the resemblance of the genus Linguatula to a vertebrate tongue.
Meanings
- Any of the Pentastomida, a group of parasitic invertebrates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tongueworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
bg петоу́стка (any Pentastomida) · fi kielimato (any Pentastomida) · tr dil solucanı (any Pentastomida)