"multisect" meaning in English

See multisect in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From multi- + Latin sectus, past participle of secare (“to cut”). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|multi-}} multi-, {{uder|en|la|sectus}} Latin sectus Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multisect (not comparable)
  1. (zoology) Divided into many similar segments; said of an insect or myriapod. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Zoology

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