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Meaning of ARROWWORM

Pronunciation:  'arow`wurm

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth
 
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 Synonyms: chaetognath
 
 See Also: Chaetognatha, phylum Chaetognatha, sagitta, worm

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ar"row*worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A peculiar transparent worm of the genus {Sagitta}, living at
the surface of the sea. See {Sagitta}.
 

 

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