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/glas"werrm', glahs"-/, n.arrowworm.[1545-55; GLASS + WORM]
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glassworm — /glas werrm , glahs /, n. arrowworm. [1545 55; GLASS + WORM] … Useful english dictionary
arrowworm — /ar oh werrm /, n. any small, translucent marine worm of the phylum (or class) Chaetognatha, having lateral and caudal fins. Also called glassworm. [1885 90; so called from a fancied resemblance to an arrow] * * * ▪ animal phylum Introduction… … Universalium
arrowworm — noun any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth • Syn: ↑chaetognath • Hypernyms: ↑worm • Hyponyms: ↑sagitta • Member Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
