First Known Use: 1813
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annelid
noun an·ne·lid \ˈa-nə-ˌlid\
Definition of ANNELID
: any of a phylum (Annelida) of usually elongated segmented coelomate invertebrates (as earthworms and leeches)
— annelid adjective
— an·nel·i·dan \ə-ˈne-lə-dən, a-\ adjective or noun
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Origin of ANNELID
ultimately from Latin anellus little ring — more at annulet
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