nematode
nem·a·tode
nematode · nematodes
нематода
нематода, аскарида
Fadenwurm
A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadwormA worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.
UK/ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/US/ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/
» This is a nematode worm.
Meaning
1 sensesA worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.
Fadenwurm
немато́даnematóda, аскари́даaskarída
немато́даnematóda
More definitions
- unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Examples
2 sentencesThis is a nematode worm.
Marigolds repel nematodes, as well as some humans who don't like the way they smell.
Translations
8 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
small invertebrate animal:
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By meaning 1
small invertebrate animal:
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By meaning 1
small invertebrate animal:
Origin
Borrowed from translingual Nematoda, from Ancient Greek νηματώδης (nēmatṓdēs, “fibrous, inBorrowed from translingual Nematoda, from Ancient Greek νηματώδης (nēmatṓdēs, “fibrous, in filaments”), from νῆμα (nêma, “thread, yarn”) + -ώδης (-ṓdēs, “-like”).
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Forms
plural: nematodesSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic:nematode wormroundworm