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nereis

ne·re·is [ nree iss ] (plural ne·re·i·des [ nə r i dz ] or ne·re·is·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
segmented worm: a large segmented worm usually found living in saltwater, e.g. a clamworm. Genus Nereis.

[Mid-18th century. Via modern Latin< Latin< Greek Nērēis form of nērēid- (see Nereid)]
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