I. ˈfazmə̇d adjective
Etymology: New Latin Phasmida
: of or relating to the Phasmatodea
II. noun
( -s )
: an insect of the suborder Phasmatodea (as a leaf insect or a stick insect)
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: either of the paired lateral postanal organs characteristic of most parasitic nematodes and usually regarded as chemoreceptors — see phasmidia
• phas·mid·i·al (ˈ)faz|midēəl adjective