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Annelid
CIDE DICTIONARY
Annelid, a. [F. annélide, fr. anneler to arrange in rings, OF. anel a ring, fr. L. anellus a ring, dim. of annulus a ring.].
Of or pertaining to the Annelida. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Annelid, n. any segmented worm of the phylum Annelida, e.g. earthworms, lugworms, etc.
Etymology
F ann{eacute}lide or mod.L annelida (pl.) f. F annel{eacute}s ringed animals f. OF anel ring f. L anellus dimin. of anulus ring
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