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Annelida

Pronunciation: /əˈnɛlɪdə/

Definition of Annelida

noun

Zoology

a large phylum that comprises the segmented worms, which include earthworms, lugworms, ragworms, and leeches.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from French (animaux) annelés 'ringed (animals)', from Old French anel 'a ring', from Latin anellus, diminutive of anulus 'a ring'