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Word: Lancelet
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from the noun lance(because of its long narrow form) + -let
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɑːnslɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small elongated marine invertebrate that resembles a fish but lacks jaws and obvious sense organs. Lancelets possess a notochord and are among the most primitive chordates.
Short Definition:small elongated marine invertebrate that resembles fish but lacks jaws and obvious sense organs
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