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noun
Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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noun
A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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noun
one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: extremity, appendage, member
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Hellenic *pərai Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ́ (părắ) Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ- (pără-)der. English para- English -podium English parapodium From para- + -podium.
