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proglottid.

A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek προγλωσσίς (proglōssís, “the tip of the tongue”), from γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”). Spelling influenced by glottis.

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