roundworm

English

/ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/, /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/

noun
Definitions
  • An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.

Etymology

Compound from English round (complete, entire, forming a circle cycle) + English worm.

Origin

English

worm

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms