flatworms
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/ˈflætˌwɜrmz/
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/ˈflætˌwɜːmz/
(flatworm)
flattened invertebrate
Etymology
'flatworm' originates from the combination of 'flat' and 'worm', where 'flat' refers to the flattened body shape and 'worm' refers to the elongated, soft-bodied invertebrate.
'flatworm' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its first recorded use in the English language.
Initially, it referred to any worm-like creature with a flat body, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrates that are typically flattened and have bilateral symmetry.
Flatworms are often found in marine environments.
Synonyms
Noun 2
plural form of 'flatworm'.
The pond was teeming with flatworms.
Last updated: 2025/05/22 07:34