Associations to the word «Nemertean»

Wiktionary

NEMERTEAN, noun. Any of several unsegmented, brightly-coloured worms, of the phylum Nemertea; the ribbon worms

Dictionary definition

NEMERTEAN, noun. Soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract.

Wise words

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