"roboid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: roboids [plural]
Etymology: From robot + -oid. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|robot|oid}} robot + -oid Head templates: {{en-noun}} roboid (plural roboids)
  1. (science fiction) A robotic creature. Categories (topical): Science fiction

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