POLYCHAETE


Meaning of POLYCHAETE in English

[ 'pɒlɪki:t ]

■ noun Zoology a marine worm of the order Polychaeta; a bristle worm.

Origin

from mod. L. Polychaeta , from Gk polu- 'many' + khaitē 'mane'.

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