nereis

noun

ne·​re·​is
ˈnirēə̇s
1
capitalized : the type genus of Nereidae comprising usually large, often dimorphic, and frequently greenish polychaete worms see clam worm
2
plural nereides : any marine worm of the genus Nereis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Nereid-, Nereis, from Latin, Nereid

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“Nereis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nereis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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