"galley-worm" meaning in English

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Noun

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. (dated) A chilognath myriapod of the genus Julus and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a kind of millipede. Tags: dated Categories (lifeform): Myriapods Synonyms: galley worm, galleyworm
    Sense id: en-galley-worm-en-noun-2PRzVYy9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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