CEFR C1

lumbricoid

adjective

Meaning

Resembling or relating to a lumbricid earthworm, especially in shape or form.

Examples

The scientist observed the lumbricoid movement of the larva under the microscope.
Its long, segmented body gave it a distinctly lumbricoid appearance.

Synonyms: worm-like, vermiform, elongated, cylindrical

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lumbricoid (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbrɪkɔɪd/

Definition

Resembling or relating to a lumbricid earthworm, especially in shape or form.

Examples

The scientist observed the lumbricoid movement of the larva under the microscope.
Its long, segmented body gave it a distinctly lumbricoid appearance.
The texture of the slime mold was surprisingly lumbricoid.

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