"limbless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From limb + -less. Etymology templates: {{af|en|limb|-less}} limb + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} limbless (not comparable)
  1. Lacking limbs. Tags: not-comparable Translations (lacking limbs): neuoltagh (Manx), ਅੰਗਹੀਣ (aṅgahīṇ) (Punjabi)

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