nudibranch

English

Etymology

Circa 19th century, from Latin nudus (“naked”) + branchia (“gills”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈn(j)uːdɪˌbɹæŋk/

Noun

nudibranch (plural nudibranchs)

  1. A sea slug belonging to the order Nudibranchia.
    Synonym: (informal) nudi

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