"galley-worm" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: galley-worms [plural]
Etymology: Probably so called because the numerous legs along the sides move rhythmically like the oars of a galley. Head templates: {{en-noun}} galley-worm (plural galley-worms)
  1. A chilognath myriapod of the genus Julus and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a kind of millipede. Wikipedia link: Julus (genus) Categories (lifeform): Myriapods

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