brachiopod
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noun \ˈbrā-kē-ə-ˌpäd\Definition of BRACHIOPOD
: any of a phylum (Brachiopoda) of marine invertebrates with bivalve shells within which is a pair of arms bearing tentacles by which a current of water is made to bring microscopic food to the mouth —called also lampshell
— brachiopod adjective
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ultimately from Latin bracchium + Greek pod-, pous foot — more at foot
First Known Use: 1836
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