First Known Use: 1877
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parapodium
noun para·po·di·um \-ˈpō-dē-əm\
plural -dia \-dē-ə\
Definition of PARAPODIUM
1
: either of a pair of fleshy lateral processes borne by most segments of a polychaete worm
2
: a lateral expansion on each side of the foot usually forming a broad swimming organ in some gastropods
— para·po·di·al \-dē-əl\ adjective
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