arrow worm

noun

variants or less commonly arrowworm
ˈer-ō-ˌwərm How to pronounce arrow worm (audio)
ˈer-ə-,
ˈa-rō-,
ˈa-rə-
: any of a phylum (Chaetognatha) of small planktonic wormlike marine organisms having curved bristles on either side of the head for seizing prey

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arrow worm was in 1859

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“Arrow worm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrow%20worm. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

arrow worm

noun
: any of various small ocean animals that look like worms
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