gastropod


gas·tro·pod

noun \ˈgas-trə-ˌpäd\

Definition of GASTROPOD

: any of a large class (Gastropoda) of mollusks (as snails and slugs) usually with a univalve shell or none and a distinct head bearing sensory organs
gastropod adjective

Origin of GASTROPOD

New Latin Gastropoda, class name
First Known Use: 1826

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