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caecilian.

Any of a group of burrowing amphibians of the order Gymnophiona that resemble earthworms or snakes.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɪˈsɪliən/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Any of a group of burrowing amphibians of the order Gymnophiona that resemble earthworms or snakes.

Where this word comes from

From Latin caecilia + -an, feminine form of Caecilius, from Caeculus + -ius, from caecus + -ulus.

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