roundworm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/ /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-roundworm.wav

Word forms

roundworm roundworms

Etymology

From round + worm.

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