[ 'anəlɪd ]
■ noun Zoology a segmented worm of the phylum Annelida, which includes earthworms, lugworms, ragworms, and leeches.
Derivatives
~an noun & adjective
Origin
from mod. L. Annelida , from Fr. (animaux) annelés 'ringed (animals)', from OFr. anel 'a ring', from L. anellus , dimin. of anulus 'a ring'.