BRACHIOPOD


Meaning of BRACHIOPOD in English

[ 'brakɪə(ʊ)pɒd ]

■ noun Zoology a marine invertebrate of the phylum Brachiopoda, which comprises the lamp shells.

Origin

from mod. L. Brachiopoda , from Gk brakhiōn 'arm' + pous , pod- 'foot'.

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