Polycirrus

noun

Poly·​cir·​rus

ˌpälēˈsirəs,

-lə̇ˈs-

: a genus (family Terebellidae) of soft-bodied polychaete worms see bloodworm

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from poly- + Latin cirrus curl, ringlet, bird's nest

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