"lernean" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lerneans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lernean (plural lerneans)
  1. A member of the family (Lernaeidae) of parasitic crustaceans found attached to fishes and other marine animals. Categories (lifeform): Crustaceans Synonyms: lernaean
    Sense id: en-lernean-en-noun-KAoDdj50 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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