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caecilian

Pronunciation: /sɪˈsɪlɪən/
(also coecilian)
Definition of caecilian

noun

Zoology
  • a burrowing worm-like amphibian of a tropical order distinguished by poorly developed eyes and the lack of limbs.
    • Order Gymnophiona (or Apoda): five families

Origin:

from modern Latin Caecilia (genus name), from Latin caecilia 'slow-worm', + -an

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