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veliger
(ve|li¦ger)
Pronunciation:
/ˈviːlɪdʒə/
noun
Zoology
the final larval stage of certain molluscs, having two ciliated flaps for swimming and feeding.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from
velum
+ Latin
-ger
'bearing'
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